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Structural glossary
Masonry
Construction made from bricks or blocks with joints.
Technical context
Capacity depends on materials, bond, geometry and condition. New concentrated loads particularly require local assessment.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, load-bearing wall removal. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: Structural calculations for a load-bearing wall.
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