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articulated masonry construction
Also called: articulated brick construction
HB50
masonry designed to prevent cracking caused by the torsional stresses arising from foundation movements on reactive sites, especially over windows, doorways, and at corners or intersections of walls
Articulation is achieved by dividing walls into full height panels, with an allowance for movement between them, and omission of masonry above windows and doors.
HB50
full masonry or masonry veneer construction in which provision is made for movement caused by the torsional stresses arising from foundation movements on reactive sites, especially over openings and at corners or intersections of walls
Articulation is achieved by dividing walls into full-height panels, with an allowance for movement between them, and omission of brickwork above windows and doors.