Design of Brick Veneer over Steel Studs
The use of brick veneer backed by steel wall studs has been popular since the late 1960’s. In 1995, the Western States Clay Products Association published the first edition of their Design Guide for Anchored Veneer Over Steel Stud Systems. Read an overview of design concepts and recommendations included in the recently updated version of the manual.
Excellence in Structural Engineering
At their annual meeting in New Orleans in September, NCSEA announced the winners of the 2004 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. This award program honors some of the most innovative projects in the world. Outstanding Projects were presented in all five categories. Please join STRUCTURE magazine and NCSEA in congratulating all of the winners.
Structural Brick Masonry Walls
Some have estimated that 80% of the world’s existing buildings are constructed with brick, yet most structural engineers have little knowledge of how to use brick in their structures. Steel, concrete and wood dominate current construction. Has brick fallen behind because most engineers don’t know how to take advantage of its unique properties?
Steel Stud Brick Veneer Wall Design
Read an overview of the design and detailing recommendations provided in the recently published AISI Steel Stud Brick Veneer Wall Design Guide (Design Guide). The Steel Stud Brick Veneer (SSBV) wall system provides a separation between the interior and exterior environment on low or high-rise buildings. The primary structural function is to withstand the effects of wind and earthquake… |
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From the Desk of…
Barry J. Goodno, Ph.D., P.E. & Robero T. Leon, Ph.D., P.E.; Earthquake Engineering Research
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