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tors on height limitation for an interior partition wall, so they have been tabulated to simplify these calculations. Once you have selected both masonry units and tensioning rod, you are prepared for installation. Holes should be drilled in the existing slab at the correct spacing for the system you have chosen. Then Dur-o-wal epoxy anchors should be set into place. The coupling sleeves for rod attachment are now connected.
Maximum Horizontal Spacing of Post-Tensioned Vertical Reinforcement (ft)*
Partition Wall Thickness (t)
Partition Wall Height (h)
Threaded Rod Diameter (d)
4"
1/2"
3/4"
6"
1/2"
3/4"
8"
1/2"
3/4"
10"
1/2"
3/4"
4'
10
26
16
41
21
56
27
70
5'
6
17
10
26
14
35
17
45
6'
4
11
7
18
9
25
12
31
7'
3
8
5
13
7
18
9
23
8'
2
6
4
10
5
14
6
17
10'
1
4
3
7
3
9
4
11
12'
1
3
2
5
2
6
3
8
14'
2
1
3
2
5
2
6
16'
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
using type "S" mortar
Deflection Control 007 H
Lateral Load-5 pat
fm 1500 pai
ty 60,000 psi
1-5.625
6-2.812
Wt of Wall 42 po
Seismic Zone 1
W Seismic 2.3 psl
6" Concrete Masonry Units
Deflection Control007 H
Lateral Load 5 ps
I'm 1500 pe
ly 60,000 psi
1-7625
Wt of Wall 45 ps
Seismic Zone 1
W Wind 5 pet
8" Concrete Masonry Units
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