01.020.0216 Wall system | Brick wall w/ rubble foundation

This wall system illustrates a typical load-bearing low to mid-rise mass masonry brick wall with rubble foundation. The rubble foundation extends above grade to create an uncoursed, squared rubble water table, topped by a cut stone plinth course. The plinth course acts as a bonding course as well as creates a level base for the brick wall above. Above stands a 16” common bond brick wall. The exterior wythe consists of facing brick whereas the inner wythes consist of common brick. The wall does not contain an airspace or secondary layers. The mass of masonry deflects bulk water penetration but is understood to take on a percentage of moisture that is free to evaporate slowly from the mortar joints on either side of the wall over time. At the top of wall is a splayed copestone with drips at either side to prevent water penetration and to direct water away from running down the façade. 

 

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