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

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This is likely due to the building not having exposure to a design wind event and some inherent factor of safety. The 1985 UBC included a general requirement to consider differential movements in the design of veneer and supports, 8 but this is not much different from what is included in the 2022 New York City Building Code , section 2104.9,

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