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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

Cavity ties include horizontal metal truss reinforcing spaced every third CMU course, and relieving angles are located at each floor with fabric flashing and weep holes above. This is likely due to the building not having exposure to a design wind event and some inherent factor of safety. Cabelus, 1973-74 NCSBCS President.

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