Concrete masonry unit bond beam reinforcing configurations are designated as Type A, Type B, and Type C. Each configuration centers on the masonry wall centerline with specified vertical reinforcing bars sized per the CMU non-load bearing wall reinforcing schedule. Bond beam courses feature specific clearances including one and one-half inch and one-half inch minimum clear dimensions, with one inch minimum clearance provided for two bars where applicable.
TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C CL WALL CL WALL CL WALL VERT PER "CMU NON-LOAD BEARING WALL REINF SCHED" 1 1/2" 1" MIN CLR FOR (2) BARS, WHERE OCCURS 1" 1/2" MIN CLR, TYP VERT PER "CMU NON-LOAD BEARING WALL REINF SCHED" VERT PER "CMU NON-LOAD BEARING WALL REINF SCHED" BOND BEAM BOND BEAM BOND BEAM 13 TYPICAL CMU BOND BEAM REINFORCING
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