Masonry Wall Connections: Structural Edition - 1 LU/HSW

PRESENTED BY: FORSE CONSULTING

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Join us to explore how efficient structural masonry wall connections support the goal of reducing our environmental impact. Connections are critical to structural integrity and require proper design and detailing. Learn about the various types of connections to structural masonry walls. We’ll discuss several different connection scenarios, including connections to the face of masonry and connections to hybrid masonry walls. While exploring plate design within structural masonry walls, you'll see how using a smaller plate can be more effective.
Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate connections to structural masonry shear walls.
  
  
• Explore how to efficiently design structural masonry walls through practical design strategies.
  
  
• Examine how bearing plate design influences the efficiency of a structural masonry wall.
  
  
• Discuss how efficiently designed bearing plates and structurally designed walls reduce our environmental impact.