Structural · S-F9BWS

Typical CMU Non-Load Bearing Wall Opening Around Incoming Beam

Materials

Concrete Steel Masonry / CMU

Elements

Beams Walls Bearing Walls Doors Windows Reinforcing Roof / Floor Openings

Connections

Rebar Splice / Development

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Beam penetrations through the top of a non-load bearing concrete masonry unit wall accommodate both concrete and steel beams, along with reinforcing requirements for small wall openings. Vertical reinforcing is provided on each side of the beam pocket as specified in the reinforcement schedule, with a one and one-half inch minimum separation maintained between the masonry and the concrete beam or steel beam fireproofing. Two number five horizontal reinforcing bars are placed at the top course bond beam. For small wall openings, additional vertical reinforcing is required on each side, with one number five horizontal bar placed above and below the opening for each layer of vertical reinforcing.

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