Engineering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Data 1
Design...........................................................................................................................................................................
Properties 2
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Compression Strength Data 2
Engineering...........................................................................................................................................................................
Design 3
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Quality Assurance 4
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Strength Design of Slender Reinforced Masonry Walls 5
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Estimating Tables 6
Slender Wall Tables
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Comparison of Strength and Allowable Heights
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Atlas Brick...........................................................................................................................................................................
Beam Tables 11
Unit Specifications
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Specification Guide
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Details ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Shapes........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Brick...........................................................................................................................................................................
Orientation 15
Special Reinforcing
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Corner Details
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Beam...........................................................................................................................................................................
and Jamb Options 16
Base ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Flashing Details 17
Double Unit Base Flashing Detail
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Head...........................................................................................................................................................................
Detail 18
Sill Detail
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Parapet Details
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Thru-Wall Plan Details
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Integral Pilaster Concept
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Double Wythe Structural Wall Details
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Integral Pilaster Details
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Double Wythe Structural
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Floor...........................................................................................................................................................................
Section Details 22
Roof ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Section Details 23
Curtain Wall Details
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Panelized Wall Details
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Miscellaneous Details
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Typical Atlas Brick Construction Systems
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DESCRIPTION
Atlas brick
TM Atlas TM is Interstate’s brand of hollow clay structural brick.
A high-fired, burned-clay, extruded (stiff mud), hollow facing Atlas TM Brick: A genuine clay and shale product extru-
brick of blended clays. It is produced according to the specifica- ded and fired to achieve permanent color, high strength,
tions of ASTM C-652 and CAN3-A82.8-M78. and maximum durability utilizing large hollow cells to
Atlas TM brick combines the beauty and strength of Interstate allow easier grouting, more insulation, lighter weight
Brick’s standard face bricks with the economy of larger, and ease of handling.
through-the-wall, hollow, structural, two-faced units which
makes Atlas TM brick ideally suited for use in load-bearing
walls, columns, beams prefabricated panels, and structural 8 x 4 x 16 Atlas TM
brick veneer. 6 x 46 xx 416x 16
Atlas TM
Atlas TM (2038xx 102
4 x 16xAtlas
406) T
7 9/16
44x x4 4 x 16
x 16 AtlasAtlas
TM TM
(152(152
x 102 x 102x 406)
x 406)
(102 5 9/16
(102x 102 x 406)
x 102 x 406) 3 9/16 15 9/16
Three widths available. 15 9/16
NOTE: 1. Dimensions shown are
15 9/16 3 9/16
actual dimensions in
inches. 3 9/16
2. Joint reinforcement may 3 9/16
be used in combination
or in lieu of Bond Beam
reinforcement.

Metric dimensions shown in ( )

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are registered trademarks of Pacific Coast Building Products. www.interstatebrick.com or www.paccoast.com
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 DESIGN PROPERTIES
UNCRACKED EFFECTIVE 4" ATLAS 6" ATLAS 8" ATLAS
MOMENT OF INERTIA in. /FT mm4/M x 10 -4
4
in. /FT mm /M x 10 in. /FT mm4/M x 10 -4
4 4 -4 4

HOLLOW 34.03 .466 135.46 1.86 292.97 4.01

GROUT @
48" o.c. (1.220 m) 34.78 .476 139.48 1.91 311.52 4.27
40" o.c. (1.020 m) 34.93 .479 140.27 1.92 315.24 4.32
32" o.c. (.813 m) 35.16 .480 141.48 1.94 320.80 4.40
24" o.c. (.609 m) 35.53 .490 143.48 1.97 330.08 4.52
16" o.c. (.406 m) 36.28 .500 147.50 2.02 348.64 4.78
SOLID 42.90 .590 166.40 2.28 421.80 5.78
RADIUS OF GYRATION in. mm in. mm in. mm
HOLLOW 1.375 34.93 2.13 53.98 3.13 79.50
GROUT @
48" o.c. (1.220 m) 1.310 33.27 1.98 50.29 2.83 71.88
40" o.c. (1.020 m) 1.290 32.77 1.96 49.78 2.78 70.61
32" o.c. (.813 m) 1.280 32.51 1.93 49.02 2.72 69.09
24" o.c. (.609 m) 1.260 32.00 1.88 47.75 2.63 66.80
16" o.c. (.406 m) 1.210 30.73 1.79 45.47 2.48 63.00
SOLID 1.010 25.65 1.59 40.39 2.16 54.86

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH DATA 5

ASSUMED f'm from
COLOR OF STRENGTH OF UNIT(1)
08 TMS (2 3 4)
ATLAS BRICK
psi (Mpa) psi (Mpa)
Arctic White 9,000 62.05 3,226 22.24
Autumn Red 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Bronzestone 12,000 82.74 3,818 26.32
Canyon Rose 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Cedar 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Copperstone 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Desert Sand 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Golden Buff 12,000 82.74 3,818 26.32
Ironstone 12,000 82.74 3,818 26.32
Midnight Black 13,200 91.01 4,000 27.58
Monterey 12,000 82.74 3,818 26.32
Mountain Red 13,200 91.01 4,000 27.58
Ochre Buff 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Park Rose 12,000 82.74 3,818 26.32
Platimum 9,000 62.05 3,226 22.24
Smokey Mountain 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Tumbleweed 11,000 75.84 3,667 25.28
Walnut 13,200 91.01 4,000 27.58
1. Contact Interstate Brick for latest test data
2. f'm is based on Type S Mortar
3. Type S Mortar is 1:1/2:4 1/2: parts by volume Portland Cement, hydrated lime and sand respectively.
4. Grout strength greater than or equal to f'm
5. Although the compressive strength of the masonry may reach values in excess of 4000 psi, Interstate Brick recommends prism test be
performed using the actual brick, mortar and grout to establish design values of f'm greater than 4000 psi.

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 E NGINEERING DESIGN
The design guidelines provided in this brochure are based on IBC 2006 or 2008 Building Code
Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI530-08/ASCE 5-08). The information in this
brochure is only to be used as a guideline. It is the responsibility of the Project Architect/Engineer to
determine the suitability of the information to specific applications.

Material Properties
The following masonry properties and equations are taken from TMS 402-08/ACI530-08/ASCE 5-08
Modulus of elasticity Em = 700 f m Modulus of rigidity Ev= 0.4 E m
Coefficient of thermal expansion kt = 4 x 10-6 in./in./°F Coefficient of creep kc = 0.7 x 10 -7 per psi
Coefficient of moisture expansion ke = 3 x 10-4 in./in.
Allowable Stress Design
Allowable Compression Load - Pa
h/r < 99 h/r > 99
2 2
Pa =  0 . 2 5 f ' m A  0 . 6 5 A f  1   h   Pa =  0 .25 f ' m A  0 .65 A f  1   70 r  
n st s n st s
    1 4 0 r       h  

The compressive stress in the masonry shall not exceed f 'm

Allowable Masonry Shear Stress - Fv

Without Shear Reinforcement With shear reinforcement
Flexural Shear wall Flexural Shear wall
member M /Vd <1 M /Vd 1 member M /Vd <1 M /Vd 1
Fv = f ' m Fv = 1 4  M  f '
m
Fv = f 'm Fv = 3 f ' m Fv = 1 4  M  f ' m Fv = 1.5 f ' m
 3  Vd  2  Vd 
_ 50 psi
< 35 psi _ 150 psi
< 75 psi
80 – 45 (M /Vd) psi 120 – 45 (M /Vd) psi

Strength Design
Nominal Axial Compressive Strength - Pn
h/r < 99 h/r > 99
2 2
  h   'm A  A  A f  1   70 r  
Pn= 0.8  0.8 f ' m An  Ast  Ast f y  1     Pn = 0 . 8 
 0 . 8 f n st st y     
    140 r       h  

Nominal Shear Strength

Vn = Vnm + Vns
  M  A 
Vnm  4.0  1.75   An f m'  0.25 Pu Vns  0.5 v  f y d
 Vd    s 
For M /Vd 0.25, Vn  6 An f m' For M /Vd 1, Vn  4 An f m'

Notations:
h = effective height of the member
r = radius of gyration, refer to Design Properties Table on Page 2 for r values
f’m= Masonry Design Strength refer Compressive Strength Data on Page 2 and verify with latest test data.
fs = Allowable tensile stress in reinforcement, 24,000 psi for Grade 60,and 20,000 psi for Grade 40 and 50
An = Net area of masonry
Ast = Area of steel reinforcement
M = Maximum moment at the section
V = Shear force
d = depth of section
For SI: 1 psi = 0.00689 MPa

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 QUALITY A SSURANCE
The use of quality assurance construction techniques opening and void within the wall. Reconsolidation
will reduce the cost of the building while improving the densifies and strengthens the grout because it
overall quality and strength of the masonry. remixes the grout after the initial vibration has forced
the free water to migrate to the absorbing surfaces of
Building codes recognize that quality control during the masonry units and closes all of the capillaries or
masonry construction can significantly improve the tunnels formed by this free water migration.
quality, the safety, the strength, the durability and the Vibration improves the strength and bond of the
economy of a masonry member by allowing the designer grout. Reconsolidation should occur within 10-15
to use the full, actual strength of the masonry minutes of grout placement.
assemblage in the design of the structure.
Self Consolidating Grout (SCG)
TMS 402/ACI530 establishes three levels of quality
assurance for all masonry structures. Compliance with SCG is a grout with high fluidity achieved through
one of these three levels is now required. Quality the use of admixtures which does not require
assurance will pay for itself many times over by consolidation during placement. SCG offers savings
guaranteeing better masonry through better in labor cost and time while providing a properly
workmanship. Utilizing AtlasTM brick along with these grouted wall. Job-site proportioning of SCG is not
new procedures allows for the full use of the masonry permitted and water should be added only as per the
strength, thereby: (1) reducing the required thickness of recommendation of the grout manufacturer since
walls (2) reducing the amount of reinforcing steel high fluid grouts are susceptible to segregation.
required (3) reducing the weight of the building (4)
reducing the induced seismic loads (5) reducing the Mortar Selection
foundation size and cost and (6) most importantly,
increasing the engineers confidence that the masonry Various factors such as strength of the masonry, initial
will be as strong as his design requires. Quality rate of absorption (IRA) of the brick, weather
Assurance will create a better building for much less conditions etc. can affect the selection of the mortar.
cost. Type S mortar is typically used for above grade
construction of structural masonry and Type M
Quality Assurance of masonry construction includes but mortar is used for below grade construction.
not limited to:
IRA is a measurement of initial absorption of the
Prism Testing moisture from mortar to the brick. IRA is not a
prerequisite or indicator of performance but merely a
Prism test can be used to (1) verify compliance of the broad and general guideline to assist in the selection
masonry strength with the design strength (2) design of mortar. IRA of a brick should be between 5
with strengths higher than the prescriptive unit strength g/min/30 in.² and 30 g/min/30 in.² during the time of
method. Prism tests, at a relatively low cost, allow the laying. If the IRA of the brick is higher than 30
designer to use higher, but safer, allowable stresses that g/min/30 in.² the bricks can be pre-wetted prior to
allow thinner walls with less steel to do a better job of laying to reduce the IRA. Conversely, a low IRA brick
carrying their loads and stresses. It is also a form of on- should be covered prior to installation.
the-job inspection and a monitor of quality. Construct
and test masonry prism according to ASTM C1314. Water retention capacity is an important factor in the
selection of the mortar. Type N mortar can be used
when high water retention is desired for the mortar
Mechanical Vibration in hot and dry weather conditions or when installing
Other than where self consolidating grout is used, mix high IRA bricks or a combination of both. However,
the grout to a consistency of a slump between 8 in. and the use of Type N mortar and masonry cement
11 in. Consolidation and reconsolidation by mechanical mortar are prohibited in Seismic Design Category D,
vibration of the grout is a very important part of good E and F. Admixtures to improve the water retention
construction and is mandatory by code unless in the use of the mortar are available and may be used if prism
of self-consolidating grout. Consolidation is essential tests show compliance with design requirements.
because it causes the grout to flow intimately in every

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 STRENGTH DESIGN OF SLENDER REINFORCED
MASONRY WALLS
The slender wall design method considers the slender- of the wall (Pe), and (3) by the magnifying moment
ness effects of walls by taking into account the bending effect due to wall weight and axial loads caused by the
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moment induced (1) by Uniform lateral forces (wl /8), “P” delta effect of wall deflection (P ).
(2) by axial loads applied eccentrically to the center line

TALL, SLENDER WALLS HAVE MANY USER BENEFITS

The ability to build masonry walls taller and thinner
results in many user benefits.Tall, slender walls provide
initial cost savings, space savings, and permit increased
vertical clearance.

1. Initial cost saving is the result of

—less masonry material required
—less “minimum” reinforcing steel because the wall is thinner
—smaller footings because walls weigh less
—lower seismic forces because of walls having less weight
—reduced construction time as lighter units can be laid faster
—reduced interim financing costs as construction time is decreased
—fewer movement joints

2. More space at less cost

Thinner walls provide more usable floor space inside the building, i.e., reducing
the wall thickness from 12" to 6" results in 400 square feet more usable space in
a 200 ft. x 200 ft. building with the same clear height inside the building.

3. Increase vertical clearance

—high strength clay masonry allows walls to be thinner and higher
—higher heights of walls can be achieved with the same thickness of wall.

4. No pilasters projecting into the floor space interfering with the smooth run
of walls.

A PPLICATION OF TALL, SLENDER, REINFORCED

MASONRY WALLS
Many structures require high walls and roofs for their
maximum efficient use. Such structures may be ware-
houses, supermarkets, gymnasiums and auditoriums,
to mention just a few.

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 ESTIMATING TABLES FOR VARIOUS LATERAL LOADINGS
How to use tables: Select the table that is closest to your Table C
required wind (Table A) or seismic load (Table B). Select an
allowable design f'm, Refer to page 2 of this brochure for the EQUIVALENT AREA OF REINFORCING BARS IN
preferred color or Table 1 in TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1- SQUARE INCHES PER LINEAL FOOT AT THESE
08/ASCE 6-08. Select the unsupported height of your wall on SPACINGS OF REINFORCING BARS
the left hand side of the table. Proceed horizontally until you AREA OF BAR
reach the column for the required roof or floor load which IN SQUARE NUMBER OF
includes both dead and live loads. Read the required amount of INCHES BAR SIZE 8" 16" 24" 32" 40" 48"
steel per lineal foot of wall. Use Table C to select the next .20 #4Ø .300 .150 .100 .075 .060 .050
larger reinforcing bar size than the amount of steel required .31 #5Ø .465 .233 .155 .116 .093 .078
for the spacing you want. .44 #6Ø .660 .330 .220 .165 .132 .110
.60 #7Ø .900 .450 .300 .225 .180 .150
Table A .79 #8Ø 1.185 .593 .395 .296 .237 .198
1.00 #9Ø 1.500 .750 .500 .375 .300 .250
WIND LOADING ACCORDING TO ASCE 7 IN PSF
70 MPH ** 85 MPH ** Illustration:
(85 MPH - 3 SEC GUST) (105 MPH - 3 SEC GUST)
Design 7.5 in. thick, 30 ft. tall Atlas wall for a wind speed of 85
CATEGORY EXPOSURE B EXPOSURE C EXPOSURE B EXPOSURE C MPH for a category 1 exposure B and roof axial load 1000 lbs
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT per linear foot with Mountain Red brick.
1 11.1 -12.2 14.3 -15.7 16.9 -18.5 21.8 -23.9
Steps:
2 12.8 -14.0 16.5 -18.1 19.4 -21.3 25.4 -27.4 From Table A of Page 6 select the appropriate wind pressure =
3 12.8 -14.0 16.5 -18.1 19.4 -21.3 25.1 -27.4 -18.5 psf, use 20 psf for design)

** Fastest Mile wind speed per 2006 IBC, table 1609.3.1 Select f'm from Compressive Strength Data Table on Page 2,
* Values listed are per 2006 IBC simplified provision for low-rise buildings. Strength of the unit = 13200 psi f'm = 4000 psi
Effective wind area equals 100 SF and mean roof height equals 20 ft.
Look for the table corresponding to width of the brick = 7.5 in.;
Table B f'm = 4000 psi; and Wind pressure = 20 psf
OUT OF PLANE EARTHQUAKE LOADING AS PER ASCE 7
ASSUMPTION: SITE CLASS D Table in column 2 of row 1 on page 9 matches the criteria.
Fp = 0.40 I SDS Ww Select column corresponding to the height of the wall (30 ft.)and
Fp = Design Out of Plane Earthquake Load I = Importance Factor
the row corresponding to the roof load (1000 lbs/ft.) and select
SDS = Spectral Acceleration Parameter at Short Period Ww = Wall Weight
the area of reinforcing are per linear foot at the intersection of
SESMIC DESIGN 2
CATAGORY SDC A SDC B SDC C SDC D SDC E SDC F this column and row (0.22 in per linear foot).
I 1 1 1 1 1.25 1.5
SDS 0.167 0.25 0.42 0.63 0.75 0.75 Using this area of steel, refer back to Table C of Page 6 to
determine bar size and requirements. Select a value equal to or
Grout 6 in. Atlas - Fp in PSF (Kg/m2) larger than the area required (#6 @ 24 or #7 @ 32).
Spacing,
in., (m) Wall Wt. SDC A SDC B SDC C SDC D SDC E SDC F
Solid 56 (273) 3.7 (18) 5.6 (27) 9.4 (46) 14.1 (69) 21.0 (103) 25.2 (123) Caution: These tables are for estimating preliminary wall
16 (0.41) 45 (219) 3.0 (15) 4.5 (22) 7.6 (37) 11.3 (56) 16.9 (83) 20.3 (99) thicknesses and vertical steel areas. The bending moment caused
24 (0.61) 42 (205) 2.8 (14) 4.2 (21) 7.1 (35) 10.6 (52) 15.8 (77) 18.9 (93)
32 (0.81) 40 (195) 2.7 (13) 4.0 (20) 6.7 (33) 10.1 (49) 15.0 (74) 18.0 (88) by the eccentricity of the roof connections due to the roof's
40 (1.02) 39 (190)
48 (1.22) 38 (185)
2.6 (13)
2.5 (12)
3.9 (19)
3.8 (19)
6.6 (32)
6.4 (31)
9.8 (48)
9.6 (47)
14.6 (72)
14.3 (70)
17.6 (86)
17.1 (84)
dead and live load may partially offset the maximum moment
caused by the maximum inward or positive wind pressure. Both
Grout 8 in. Atlas - Fp in PSF (Kg/m2) conditions must be investigated in the design.
Spacing
in., (m) Wall Wt. SDC A SDC B SDC C SDC D SDC E SDC F
Solid 77 (375) 5.1 (25) 7.7 (38) 12.9 (63) 19.4 (95) 28.9 (141) 34.7 (170)
16 (0.41) 60 (293) 4.0 (20) 6.0 (29) 10.1 (49) 15.1 (74) 22.5 (110) 27.0 (132)
24 (0.61) 53 (258) 3.5 (17) 5.3 (26) 8.9 (44) 13.4 (65) 19.9 (97) 23.9 (117)
32 (0.81) 50 (244) 3.3 (16) 5.0 (25) 8.4 (41) 12.6 (62) 18.8 (92) 22.5 (110)
40 (1.02) 49 (239) 3.3 (16) 4.9 (24) 8.2 (40) 12.3 (61) 18.4 (90) 22.1 (108)
48 (1.22) 48 (234) 3.2 (16) 4.8 (24) 8.1 (40) 12.1 (59) 18.0 (88) 21.6 (106)

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 Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
SLENDER WALL TABLES
Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5
f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500
Wind Pressure or EQ = 15 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 20 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 25 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
28 0.21 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.28 0.32 25 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23
27 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.24 0.27 24 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 22 0.20 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23
26 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.22 23 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 21 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.23 0.23
25 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 22 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.22 20 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.21
24 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.18 0.20 21 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.19 19 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.19 0.19
23 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 20 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.19 18 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17
22 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 19 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.16 17 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15
21 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 18 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 16 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13
20 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 17 0.09 0.10 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.12 15 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11
19 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07 16 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.08 0.10 0.11 14 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.10
18 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 15 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.09 13 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08
17 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.05 14 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.07 12 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07
16 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 U U 13 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07
15 0.05 0.05 0.05 U U U

Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5
f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500
Wind Pressure or EQ = 30 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 35 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
22 O O O O O O 20 O O O O O O
21 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 19 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 18 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
19 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 17 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
18 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 16 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23
17 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 15 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
16 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 14 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
15 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 13 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
14 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 11 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
12 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 10 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
11 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
10 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08

Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5
f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000
Wind Pressure or EQ = 15 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 20 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 25 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
28 0.23 0.26 0.27 0.29 0.34 0.47 26 0.23 0.26 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 23 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.28 0.31
27 0.21 0.23 0.24 0.27 0.30 0.34 25 0.21 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.28 0.47 22 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.27
26 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.27 0.30 24 0.19 0.20 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.27 21 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.24
25 0.17 0.20 0.19 0.20 0.23 0.27 23 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.22 0.24 20 0.16 0.18 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.20
24 0.16 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.22 0.22 22 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.22 19 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.20
23 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.21 21 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 18 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.18
22 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 20 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 17 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15
21 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.17 19 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 16 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13
20 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 18 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.13 0.14 15 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11
19 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 17 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.12 14 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.10
18 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.11 16 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.10 13 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.09
17 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.09 15 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.08 12 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08
16 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08 14 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.08
15 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07 13 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.07
14 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06

O Indicates reinforcement is over the limit.

U Indicates reinforcement is under the limit. Tables are Continued on Page 8 of this Brochure.
HT Indicates height in feet.
*Shaded portions require solid grouting

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 SLENDER WALL TABLES (Continued from page 7)
Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 5.5 Width of Brick = 5.5
f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000
Wind Pressure or EQ = 30 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 35 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
22 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 20 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
21 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 19 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 18 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
19 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 17 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
18 0 23
0.23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 0
0.23
23 16 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23
17 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 15 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
16 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 14 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
15 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 13 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
14 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 11 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
12 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 10 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
11 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
10 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08

Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5
f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500
Wind Pressure or EQ = 15 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 20 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 25 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
38 0.30 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.38 0.41 34 0.31 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.35 0.37 32 0.47 0.35 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.39
37 0.28 0.30 0.30 0.31 0.34 0.37 33 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.30 0.31 0.33 31 0.31 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.34 0.35
36 0.26 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.30 0.32 32 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.28 0.29 30 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.30 0.31
35 0.24 0.24 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.27 31 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.25 0.25 0.25 29 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27
34 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.23 30 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.22 28 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24
33 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 29 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.24 27 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
32 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.24 28 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.22 26 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22
31 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.22 27 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.19 25 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20
30 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.19 26 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 24 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.18
29 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 25 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 23 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
28 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 24 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.13 0.13 22 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14
27 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 23 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 21 0.13 0.13 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
26 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 22 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10 20 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.10
25 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10 21 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.08 19 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09
24 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.08 20 0.09 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07 18 0.09 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07
23 0.09 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07 19 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 17 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06
22 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 18 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.06 U 16 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.06 U
21 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.6 U 17 0.06 0.06 U U U U 15 0.06 0.06 0.06 U U U
20 0.06 0.06 U U U U

Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5
f'm = 3,500 f'm = 3,500
Wind Pressure or EQ = 30 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 35 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
29 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 27 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66
28 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 26 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66
27 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 25 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
26 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 24 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
25 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 23 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 O Indicates reinforcement is over the limit.
22 U Indicates reinforcement is under the limit.
24 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 HT Indicates height in feet.
23 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 21 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
*Shaded portions require solid grouting
22 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
21 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 19 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
20 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 18 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
19 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 17 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
18 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
17 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 Tables are Continued on
16 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 14 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 Page 9 of this Brochure.
15 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 13 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
14 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 12 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
13 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 11 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08
12 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 10 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
11 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
10 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
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 SLENDER WALL TABLES (Continued from page 8)
Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5
f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000
Wind Pressure or EQ = 15 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 20 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 25 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
39 0.32 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.39 0.42 35 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.37 0.39 33 0.47 0.36 0.37 0.38 0.39 0.41
38 0.29 0.31 0.32 0.33 0.35 0.37 34 0.30 0.31 0.31 0.32 0.33 0.35 32 0.33 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.36 0.37
37 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.31 0.33 33 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.31 31 0.30 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.32 0.33
36 0.25 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.29 32 0.25 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.27 30 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.29
35 0.23 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.25 31 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 29 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.26
34 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 30 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.21 0.22 28 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.26 0.23 0.24
33 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.26 29 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.23 27 0.21 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.24 0.24
32 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.23 28 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.21 26 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.22
31 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 27 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.19 25 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19
30 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.18 26 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 24 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
29 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 25 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 23 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
28 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 24 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 22 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.13
27 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 23 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.11 21 0.13 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
26 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.11 0.11 22 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10 0.10 20 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10
25 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 21 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.08 19 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.08
24 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.08 20 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 18 0.09 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07
23 0.09 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 19 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 17 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06
22 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 18 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.06 U 16 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.06 U
21 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.06 U
20 0.07 0.06 0.06 U U U
19 0.06 U U U U U

Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall) Area of Reinforcing (in 2 /LF Wall)
Width of Brick = 7.5 Width of Brick = 7.5
f'm = 4,000 f'm = 4,000
Wind Pressure or EQ = 30 psf Wind Pressure or EQ = 35 psf
HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot HT = FT P = lbs. per lineal foot
P P
HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 HT 0 500 750 1000 1500 2000
30 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 28 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66
29 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 27 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66
28 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 26 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
27 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 25 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47
26 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 24 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.47 O Indicates reinforcement is over the limit.
25 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 23 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 U Indicates reinforcement is under the limit.
HT Indicates height in feet.
24 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 22 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
23 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 21 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 *Shaded portions require solid grouting
22 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
21 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 19 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
20 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 18 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
19 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 17 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
18 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
17 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 15 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
16 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 14 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
15 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 13 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
14 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 12 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
13 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 11 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08
12 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 10 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
11 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
10 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05

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 COMPARISON OF STRENGTH AND A LLOWABLE
HEIGHTS OF MASONRY WALLS
USING SLENDER WALL DESIGN METHOD
CHART ONE CHART ONE
ROOFLOAD WITHOUT SNOW ROOFLOAD WITHOUT SNOW
Roof Load = 750 lbs per lineal foot For Wind Load = 85MPH - EXP B - CAT 1 Roof Load = 1,500 lbs per lineal foot For Wind Load = 85MPH - EXP B - CAT 1
42' 12" BLOCK 40' 12" BLOCK

35' 8" ATLAS 35' 8" ATLAS

28' 8" BLOCK 27' 8" BLOCK

25' 6" ATLAS 25’ 6" ATLAS

15' 4" ATLAS 13' 4" ATLAS

4,000 PSI

4,000 PSI

1,500 PSI

4,000 PSI

1,500 PSI

4,000 PSI

4,000 PSI

1,500 PSI

4,000 PSI

1,500 PSI
6" ATLAS 8" ATLAS 6" ATLAS 8" ATLAS
BRICKTM BRICKTM BRICKTM BRICKTM

4" ATLAS 8" CMU 12" CMU 4" ATLAS 8" CMU 12" CMU
BRICKTM BRICKTM

ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF MASONRY WALL FOR A WAREHOUSE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF MASONRY WALL FOR A WAREHOUSE

BUILDING COMPARISON OF SUITABLE WALLS

Using Working Stress Design Method
2'-6"

Wind Load = 20 PSF

2'-0"

60' S 40' Spa

pan n
13'-0"
24'-0"

WAREHOUSE CONVENIENCE STORE

Roof load = 50 PSF Roof load = 50 PSF
Wall thickness required: Wall thickness required:
Atlas = 8" @ 4,000 PSI Atlas = 6" @ 4,000 PSI
CMU = 8" @ 1,500 PSI (Not Adequate) CMU = 8" @ 1,500 PSI

4 0' S
pan

SCHOOL
15'-0"

40' Span Roof load = 60 PSF

Floor Load = 100 PSF
Wall thickness required: 1 2 3
15'-0"

Atlas = @ 4,000 PSI 6" 6" 6"

15'-0"

CMU = @ 1,500 PSI 8" 8" 12 "

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 ATLAS BRICK BEAM TABLES
One of the greatest advantages of Atlas Brick is its value when The following charts are intended to be a preliminary design
designing and constructing masonry beams and lintels. Atlas guide.The charts indicate the flexural capacity of the beam only;
Brick when designed as a reinforced masonry beam eliminates the shear and deflection requirements must also be investigated.
the need for additional backup, steel ledgers and steel beams. To use the following tables, the designer must first calculate the
Soffits are more easily detailed and constructed. Construction applied bending moment acting on the beam. Once the bending
time is reduced and a more direct method of load transfer moment is known, the designer can choose the appropriate beam
is provided. thickness and f'm from the chart and determine the required
depth of beam (d) and area of steel (As).

MOMENT CAPACITY BEAM TABLES (K-FT)

6" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 3,000 PSI 8" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 3,000 PSI
As (in2) As (in2)
d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2
10 7.05 8.32 9.06 9.37 9.64 10.11 10 7.16 10.25 11.24 11.65 12.02 12.67
14 10.03 14.63 16.06 16.65 17.19 18.11 14 10.17 14.98 19.68 20.55 21.26 22.51
18 13.05 19.21 24.48 25.44 26.31 27.83 18 13.21 19.49 25.63 28.67 31.68 34.38
22 16.08 23.70 31.16 34.84 36.85 39.08 22 16.27 24.03 31.63 35.39 39.12 46.50
26 19.13 28.22 37.14 41.54 45.90 51.72 26 19.34 28.51 37.67 42.15 46.61 55.44
30 22.19 32.77 43.14 48.27 53.35 63.43 30 22.42 33.17 43.73 48.95 54.13 64.41
34 25.26 37.33 49.17 55.02 60.84 72.35 34 25.51 37.76 49.81 55.77 61.69 73.43
38 28.33 41.90 55.22 61.81 68.35 81.31 38 28.60 42.36 55.91 62.61 69.27 82.48
42 31.42 46.48 61.29 68.61 75.89 90.31 42 31.70 46.98 62.02 69.47 76.87 91.56

6" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 3,500 PSI 8" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 3,500 PSI
As (in2) As (in2)
d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2
10 7.10 9.25 10.11 10.46 10.78 11.33 10 7.21 10.60 12.49 12.97 13.40 14.14
14 10.11 14.87 17.84 18.52 19.14 20.22 14 10.24 15.09 19.84 22.18 23.59 25.03
18 13.13 19.35 25.44 28.22 29.22 30.97 18 13.29 19.62 25.83 28.89 31.93 37.96
22 16.18 23.87 31.40 35.12 38.81 43.38 22 16.36 24.18 31.85 35.65 39.41 46.88
26 19.24 28.41 37.41 41.85 46.26 55.00 26 19.44 28.76 37.91 42.44 46.94 55.86
30 22.31 32.97 43.44 48.62 53.75 63.93 30 22.52 33.35 44.00 49.27 54.50 64.88
34 25.39 37.55 49.50 55.41 61.28 72.91 34 25.62 37.96 50.10 56.11 62.09 73.84
38 28.47 42.14 55.57 62.22 68.82 81.91 38 28.72 42.58 56.22 62.98 69.70 83.03
42 31.56 46.74 61.67 69.05 76.39 90.95 42 31.83 47.20 62.36 69.86 77.30 92.14

6" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 4,000 PSI 8" ATLAS BRICK f'm = 4,000 PSI
As (in2) As (in2)
d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 d (in.) 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2
10 7.15 10.11 11.09 11.50 11.86 12.49 10 7.25 10.67 13.67 14.20 14.69 15.54
14 10.17 14.97 19.54 20.28 20.98 22.20 14 10.29 15.18 19.97 22.34 24.69 27.40
18 13.20 19.47 25.61 28.64 31.64 33.93 18 13.35 19.73 25.98 29.08 32.14 38.22
22 16.26 24.01 31.60 35.36 39.08 46.46 22 16.43 24.30 32.04 35.86 39.66 47.19
26 19.33 28.57 37.63 42.12 46.57 55.38 26 19.52 28.29 38.12 42.68 47.21 56.20
30 22.41 33.14 43.69 48.91 54.09 64.35 30 22.61 33.50 44.22 49.53 54.80 65.76
34 25.49 37.73 49.77 55.72 61.64 73.37 34 25.71 38.12 50.34 56.40 62.42 74.36
38 28.58 42.33 55.86 62.56 69.21 82.41 38 28.82 42.75 56.48 63.29 70.05 83.48
42 33.23 46.95 61.98 69.42 76.81 91.48 42 31.93 47.39 62.64 70.19 77.70 97.21
NOTES:
1. Moments are calculated using working stress design.
2. Beams are assumed fully grouted.
3. Check shear and deflections for all beams.Tables reflect moment capacity only.
4. Moments to the right and above the solid line are controlled by masonry stress.
5. Ductility excess of beam may be reduced when masonry stress controls.
6. Fs is based on 24,000 PSI.

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 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Interstate Brick’s 16 AtlasTM brick meets or exceeds the For our customers in Canada, Atlas TM brick meets or
physical requirements of ASTM C652 specifications. exceeds CAN3-A82.8-M78.

ASTM C652 is reproduced in part below:

ASTM C-652 (in part)

TABLE 1 Physical Requirements TABLE 2 Tolerances on Dimension in. (mm)
Permissible Variation, max
Designation Compressive Water Absorption Saturation
Strength by 5-h Coefficient, Specified Dimensions Type HBX Type HBS
(Hollow Brick in Boiling, max, % max and HBB
Bearing Position)
gross area, min, psi 3 (76) and under ± 1/ 16 (1.58) ± 3/ 32 (2.38)
(MPa) Over 3 to 4 (102), incl ± 3/ 32 (2.38) ± 1/ 8 (3.18)
Over 4 to 6 (152), incl ± 1/ 8 (3.18) ± 3/ 16 (4.76)
Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual
of 5 brick of 5 brick of 5 brick Over 6 to 8 (204), incl ± 5/ 32 (3.97) ± 1/ 4 (6.35)
Over 8 to 12 (306), incl ± 7/ 32 (5.56) ± 5/ 16 (7.94)
Grade SW 3,000 (20.7) 2,500 (17.2) 17.0 20.0 0.78 0.80 Over 12 to 16 (408), incl ± 3/ 8 (9.52)
± 9/ 32 (7.14)

TABLE 3 Tolerances on Distortion in. (mm) Unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and
the seller, a delivery of brick shall contain not less than
Permissible Distortion, max 95 percent whole brick. In these specifications the
Type HBX Type HBS term whole brick shall be understood to mean the
Face Dimension
and HBB brick meeting the requirements of these specifications
for chippage and tolerances.
8 (204) and under ± 1/ 16 (1.58) ± 3/ 32 (2.38)
Over 8 to 12 (306), incl ± 3/ 32 (2.38) ± 1/ 8 (3.18)
Over 12 to 16 (408), incl ± 1/ 8 (3.18) ± 5/ 32 (3.97)

TABLE 4 Maximum Permissible Range of Chippage That Extends from the Edges
and Corners of the Finished Face or Faces Onto the Surface
Chippage in in. (mm) in from Chippage in in. (mm) in from
Percentage Percentage
Type Allowed A Edge Corner Allowed A Edge Corner

HBX 5% or less 1
/ 8 to 1/ 4 1
/ 4 to 3/ 8 95% to 100% 0 to 1/ 8 0 to 1/ 4
(3.18 to 6.35) (6.35 to 9.52) (0 to 3.18) (0 to 0.35)
HBSB(formed) 10% or less 1
/ 4 to 5/ 16 3
/ 8 to 1/ 2 90% to 100% 0 to 1/ 4 0 to 3/ 8
(6.35 to 7.94) (9.52 to 12.7) (0 to 6.35) (0 to 9.52)
HBSC(altered) 15% or less 5
/ 16 to 7/ 16 1
/ 2 to 3/ 4 85% to 100% 0 to 5/ 16 0 to 1/ 2
(7.94 to 11.11) (12.7 to 19.05) (0 to 7.94) (0 to 12.7)
HBA and HBB

A. The allowable percentage of brick that will be exposed in the wall having the allowed maximum size chips measured the listed maximum
dimensions in from an edge or corner.

B. Formed units are extruded brick with an unbroken natural die finish face.

C. Altered units are extruded brick with the face sanded, combed, scratched, or broken by mechanical means such as wire-cutting or wire
brushing, or are molded brick.

EXAMPLE— The units to be placed into the wall should be inspected prior to being placed.These HBSB units will then conform to the require-
ments of Table 4 if not more than 10% of the units have edge chips greater than 1/ 4 in. from the edge or 3/ 8 in. from the corner.

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 SPECIFICATION GUIDE
PART I — QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Brick Tests:
1. All tests shall be performed by an independent certified testing laboratory.
2. All tests shall be in accordance with ASTM C67 latest edition.

B. Submittals:
1. Submit test report and certificate of conformance document for each type and color of brick specified on
contract documents for architect's approval.
2. Test reports shall include:
a. Compressive strength
b. Modulus of rupture
c. 24 hour cold water absorption
d. 5 hour boil water absorption
e. Saturation coefficient
f. Initial rate of absorption
g. Efflorescence
h. Weather classificatio n

C. Sample Panels:
1. Sample panel size shall be 4' x 6' showing the proposed color range, texture, bond, mortar, and workmanship.
2. Final brick selection shall be made only following architect's review of sample panel.
3. Brick from manufactured material for project shall be shipped to site and sample panel erected as noted in C.1.
4. No brick shall be shipped from manufacturer to site until the architect has accepted the panel erected from
actual material for the project. This panel shall replace the panel noted in C.1., and remain on site throughout
construction, and become the project standard for bond, mortar, workmanship, and appearance.
5. All the material shipped for the sample panel must be used in its entirety.

PART II — PRODUCTS
A. Hollow Brick:
1. All brick shown on contract documents shall be color, texture as manufactured by Interstate Brick Co.,
9780 S. 5200 W., West Jordan, Utah 84081.
2. ASTM C652 latest edition, Grade SW,Type HBS or better.
3. Dimensions width x height x length.
4. Minimum net compressive strength 9,000 psi.
5. Maximum saturation coefficient 0.78.
6. Minimum IRA 5 g/30 sq. in.
7. Maximum IRA 30 g/30 sq. in. where IRA exceeds 30g/30in2 pre-wetting brick is recommended.
8. Shapes: where special shapes are shown on architectural drawings, manufacturer shall provide shop drawings
for architects approval prior to manufacturing shapes.
9. All materials required for project shall be manufactured from clays.

B. Mortar: Mortar shall be Type S consisting by proportion: 1 part Portland Cement Type I or II Low Alkali
(ASTM C150),1/ 2 part hydrated lime (ASTM C207) 41/ 2 parts sand (ASTM C144).

C. Grout: Grout strength shall be greater than or equal to f ’m.

PART III — EXECUTION

A. Bond: Bond shall be running bond unless otherwise shown on contract documents.
B. Jointing: Mortar joints shall be concave unless otherwise shown on contract documents.
C. Construction: All construction strictly adheres to part 3 of TMS 602.
D. Cleaning: Cleaning shall confirm to BIA technical note #20 and Interstate Brick Technical Bulletin No. 4.
Contact manufacturer for recommendations.
E. Water Repellent Coatings: Where water repellents are required, consult Interstate Brick Technical
Bulletin No. 1“Water Repellent Coatings.”
NOTE: Contact local distributor or manufacturer to discuss italicized items. Adjust per specific job and brick
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 DETAILS
AVAILABLE SHAPES
Standard Units: (Finished on two sides - slotting optional shown dashed)
39/16 59/16 79/16
(9 cm)
15 9/16 (14 cm) 15 9/16 (19 cm)
(40 cm)
15 9/16 39/16 (40 cm)
(40 cm) (9 cm) 39/16 39/16
(9 cm) (9 cm)

6 x 4 x 16
4 x 4 x 16 (15.25 x 10 x 40.5 cm)
(10 x 10 x 40.5 cm)
8 x 4 x 16
(20.25 x 10 x 40.5 cm)

Standard shapes available upon request

Knifed for halves Corner unit (knifed/saw cut) Bond Beam unit
(saw cut)

4 x 4 x 16 = 111/2"
(10 x 10 x 40.5 = 29.25 cm)

6 x 4 x 16 = 131/2"
(15 x 10 x 40.5 = 34.25 cm)

Forty-five degree flip-flop corner units

7 9/16
79/16
7 9/16
(19.2 cm)
(19.2 cm) (19.2 cm)

4 x 4 x 16 6 x 4 x 16
(10 x 10 x 40.5 cm) 91/4 (15.25 x 10 x 40.5 cm) 97/8
(22.9 cm) (25 cm) 8 x 4 x 16 103/4
(20.25 x 10 x 40.5 cm)
1 15/32
215/16 (27.2 cm)
(3.7 cm)
(5.9 cm)
31/8
(7.9 cm)

Super Atlas TM
units: (Finished on two sides - slotting optional shown dashed)
39/16 59/16 79/16
(9 cm) (14 cm) (19 cm)
159/16 159/16
(40 cm)
159/16 (40 cm)
(40 cm)
79/16 79/16
(19 cm) (19 cm) 79/16
(19 cm)

6 x 8 x 16 8 x 8 x 16
(15 x 20 x 40.5 cm) (20 x 20 x 40.5 cm)
4 x 8 x 16
(10 x 20 x 40.5 cm)

Special Shapes: (Available upon request)

Lintel Beam unit Angle unit* Bullnose Radius brick*
(knifed) 1/2 1/2
3 or 7
(9 cm or 19 cm)

31/2 or 71/2
(9 cm or 19 cm)

Length of face determined Contact Interstate

by angle cut. Cut to any Brick to confirm your
angle on special request. 1" radius available also in radius requirements.
double bullnose and
double-end bullnose.
Reinforceable Modular Brick 3 1/2 Emperor Brick 39/16
(9.05 cm)

39/16 159/16 Note: Metric sizes rounded to nearest .25 cm

79/16 (9.05 cm) (39.53 cm) 39/16
(19.21 cm) (9.05 cm)
2 1/4
(For veneer or extra strong, double wythe
(5.75 cm)
construction. Finished one side.)

NOTE:AtlasTM bricks are selected for 2-face exposure.Additional information in pricing schedule for one-face exposure.All knifed units are to be broken out by customer.
*Pattern, size and shape may vary from that shown here. Most units available with one to seven slots. Slots shown dashed on units. Interstate is not limited to the shapes shown,
but has provided drawings of the most commonly used shapes. Contact your local supplier or visit our website at www.interstatebrick.com for more information on available shapes.

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BRICK ORIENTATION

SPECIAL REINFORCING

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 CORNER DETAILS
W (Wall Width) L (Corner Unit Length) W (Wall Width) A B C
3 / 16"
9
11 / 16"
9
3 / 16"
9
11/ 4" 91/ 4" 79/ 16"
5 / 16"
9
13 / 16"
9
5 / 16"
9
2 / 16"
1
10 / 16"
1
79/ 16"
(Reg. Stretcher Unit,
79/ 16" 159/ 16" No Knifed Corner Req'd.) 79/ 16" 27/ 8" 107/ 8" 79/ 16"

Special 45¡
Standard Corner Unit
7/16" Mortar Stretcher Typical
Joint Typical Unit Stretcher Unit
C
Knifed
Corner Unit
B

L A
W A
L B
W
45º
45º

90º CORNER 45º CORNER

BEAM AND JAMB OPTIONS

Vert. Wall Reinf.

Stretcher Brick

Recessed Metal
Joint Reinf.
Door Frame

Deformed Anchor Masonry Strap,

Bars Welded To T, Or Wire Anchor.
Plate Used As Cover Insert At Mortar Joint
Or Tension Reinforcing
Grout Jamb And
Cell Solid, Reinf.
Bond Beam Unit As Required.

Atlas Brick

Stretcher Brick

Enclosed Metal
Vert. Wall Reinf. Door Frame

Masonry Anchor
Hook Vert. Shear Reinf.
To Engage Horiz. Bar Steel
Grout Jamb And
Joint Reinf. Cell Solid, Reinf.
As Required.
Soldier Course Lintel
Cut To Height Req ’d.
From Stretcher Brick

LINTEL BEAM OPTIONS DOOR JAMB OPTIONS

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BASE FLASHING DETAILS

SINGLE UNIT BASE WITH PAN FLASHING

SINGLE UNIT BASE WITH PAN

FLASHING AND INSULATION

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DOUBLE UNIT BASE
FLASHING DETAIL HEAD DETAIL

REFER TO PAGE 26
FOR HEAD DETAIL
WITH BACKUP WALL

SILL DETAIL

REFER TO PAGE 26
FOR SILL DETAIL
WITH BACKUP WALL

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 PARAPET DETAILS

THRU-WALL PLAN DETAILS

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 INTEGRAL PILASTER CONCEPT

DOUBLE WYTHE STRUCTURAL WALL

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 INTEGRAL PILASTER DETAILS

DOUBLE WYTHE STRUCTURAL WALL DETAILS

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ROOF SECTION DETAILS

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CURTAIN WALL DETAILS

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CURTAIN WALL DETAILS

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 CURTAIN WALL DETAILS

HEAD DETAIL

SILL DETAIL
ATLAS STRUCTURAL BRICK
PREFABRICATED
NON-BEARING WALL PANEL

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PANELIZED WALL DETAILS

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MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

Backup & flashing

not shown for clarity

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 TYPICAL ATLASTM BRICK CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
1. PREFABRICATED* PANEL
CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
Description: Panels are “hung” from the structural frame to provide the curtain wall.
All loads are transferred to the frame or load bearing system.

*The panels may be prefabricated, or laid-in-place.

Advantages:
1) Essentially a veneer system, without expensive back-up or exposed supporting steel
angles required.
2) Allows frame structure and curtain wall fabrication to proceed independently.
3) Prefabrication allows off-site masonry construction for “tight” jobsites.

Applications: Most economical where there is a significant amount of repetitive

design elements (i.e. spandrels, soffits, lintels, or column cover elements). Brick panels
can be the entire exterior cladding, or be used in conjunction with other systems where
convenient (load bearing, structural skin, pre-cast concrete systems, etc.). Panels are
adaptable to any construction form.

Prefabricated panels also allow a high degree of aesthetic flexibility.

2. STRUCTURAL “SKIN”
(CURTAIN WALL)
Description: The building structure is a load bearing moment-resting space frame.
Reinforced, grouted Atlas Brick is supported at the foundation, and tied laterally to the
building frame.

Advantages:
1) Allows independent construction of the load bearing, moment frame and brick skin,
requiring less trade coordination.
2) Eliminates traditional veneer support angles and back-up wall systems.
3) Provides a more structurally stable cladding system than traditional unreinforced
masonry (particularly in earthquake areas).

Applications: Universally applied on single- or multi-story buildings, wherever a

frame structure is used and the economic and aesthetic demands of exposed face brick
is desired.

3. DUAL
FRAMING SYSTEM
Description: This system uses a load bearing space frame that is designed to carry
the gravity loads as well as 25% of the shear load.

Reinforced, grouted Atlas Brick walls serve as the sheer resisting elements, and are
designed to carry the full lateral load.

Advantages:
1) Allows independent construction of frame and shear wall systems. Amount of trade
coordination is decreased.
2) The complexity of the frame construction is decreased since only 25% of the shear
load is transferred through the frame connections.

Applications: Used on any structure where there is frame and shear wall construc-
tion acting together to resist design loads.

4. LOAD BEARING
SHEAR WALL SYSTEM
Description: All gravity dead loads, live loads, and lateral loadings due to earthquake
or wind are resisted by the reinforced grouted Atlas Brick walls, in conjunction with the
structural floor diaphragm.

Advantages: Economy results from multiple use of structural elements.The brick

walls serve as:
1) Structure.
2) Space Partitions (finished walls)
3) Fire Separations
4) Sound Partitions
5) Exterior Finish

Applications: Used on single & multi-story structures where there are a number of
walls that can carry the vertical and horizontal loads, especially apartment buildings,
hotels, single story structures like warehouses, shopping centers, etc.

For more design information

check out www.interstatebrick.com and wscpa.org