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Masonry wallsMasonry walls tied to concrete columns: Typically dovetail anchor slots are cast into the concrete column, and anchors are installed into the masonry walls. Channel Slot Systems or various two-piece systems can be used on columns
ANCHORS, CONNECTORS, AND FASTENERSMasonry walls tied to steel beams: VARIOUS ANCHORS are available depending on the direction of the beams.# Clip-on Column AnchorsFailure loads in pairs:* 6,150 lbs pullout from mortar
Clip-On Column Anchors for beam flangesPerpendicular to the wall(custom made due to flange variances)Receptacle Slot AnchorFallure Loads:520 lbs pullout from mortar bed816 lbs tensionFor over 23 years, Krando Metal
ANCHORS, CONNECTORS, AND FASTENERS Masonry to masonry:THE CODE REQUIRES that masonry walls consisting of two or more wythes separated by an air space must be connected by wall ties. Nine-gage wire ties are spaced one anchor every 2.6
Many years ago, some masonry wall ties incorporated a drip bend in the middle of the cavity to allow moisture to migrate to the center and drip down into the cavity. The drip greatly reduced the anchor strength so any and all anchors with drip