Masonry piers - hollow channels must be vertical

Structure · Problems · printed page 43 (PDF page 44)

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Masonry Piers – Hollow Channels must be Vertical Piers – Hollowed Channels must be Vertical in Masonry Footings – and Foundations Foundation – and Footing

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beam
joist
joist hanger
piers made of hollow concrete block, cinder block, clay tile or cored brick should be installed with the hollow channels vertical
otherwise, the pier will not be as strong as it should be

Generated explanation

The illustration shows a built-up wood beam supported by a hollow masonry pier, with wood joists attached using joist hangers. The pier units are laid with their hollow channels horizontal, exposing the openings on the side of the pier. A red prohibition symbol identifies this orientation as incorrect. The annotation states that hollow concrete block, cinder block, clay tile, or cored brick piers must have their hollow channels vertical; otherwise, the pier will not have its intended strength.

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Blocks and bricks - hollow channels must be vertical

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The illustration shows a stepped section of hollow masonry wall with staggered joints between units. The units are laid with their hollow channels running horizontally, exposing the openings on the wall face. A large red