From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design
Construction Specifier
MAY 31, 2024
Backup construction and ties Concrete, CMU, wood studs, steel studs, and light structural steel (cold-formed) members were all used as backup materials in early veneer wall assemblies. 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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