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Can someone give me a description of the difference between a pilaster and a buttress used to reinforce a foundation wall? - Thanks.
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staylor wrote: |
A pilaster is a column built within a wall and projects out past the wall plane. It is designed to carry a load from above- not to strengthen the wall against lateral loads.
A buttress is typically an exterior pier of masonry, ofter sloped, and used to strengthen or support a wall or prevent movement from lateral loads. |
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staylor wrote: |
A pilaster is a column built within a wall and projects out past the wall plane. It is designed to carry a load from above- not to strengthen the wall against lateral loads. |
Michael D Thomas wrote: |
This is what's confusing me. The illustrations on this site show a plaister used to control lateral movement. |
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