Masonry Magazine April 1982 Page. 20
SUMMARY
The designer, when developing details for caps, copings, corbels and racking should keep in mind the function of the element being detailed, the esthetic value he wishes to achieve, the structural stability of the element, and the economics of construction. It is essential to provide details which allow the elements to perform their primary functions as well as possible. In order to do this, the designer must select the proper materials, locate them in the proper place and provide sufficient information so that the element can be properly constructed. Several decisions and assumptions must be made by the designer because each project and each element on the project must be satisfactorily addressed.
The information and suggestions contained in this Technical Notes are based on the available data and the experience of the technical staff of the Brick Institute of America. The information and recommendations contained herein if followed with the use of good technical judgment, will avoid many of the problems discussed here. Final decisions on the use of details and materials as discussed are not within the purview of the Brick Institute of America, and must rest with the project designer, owner, or both.