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Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds
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Mahendiran said:
8 years ago
In brick masonry or stone masonry, it is provided at the expansion joint of 25M to 30M. It is the correct expansion space at a longer wall.
Manoj said:
8 years ago
Not in 40m, it is provided just 25 to 30 m length when the length of masnory work is more than 100m.
Sovan said:
9 years ago
According to IS 3414: 1968.
Cl no. 6.3.1.
In brick or stone masonry expansion joints normally need not be necessary, except in the case of long walls exceeding 30 m in length; in such long walls the expansion joints shall be not less than 15 mm wide and shall be spaced not more than 30 m apart.
Cl no. 6.3.1.
In brick or stone masonry expansion joints normally need not be necessary, except in the case of long walls exceeding 30 m in length; in such long walls the expansion joints shall be not less than 15 mm wide and shall be spaced not more than 30 m apart.
Madhusudan said:
9 years ago
It is not 40 m i.e. 45 m. When the length is more than 45 m we provide an expansion joint for safety.
Issah said:
10 years ago
Why is it 40 m?
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