Question of The Week 09/06/15

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How much bearing surface support is required for a masonry wythe on a foundation or other support member?

Good Luck.

Not less than 3 inches.

Each masonry wythe shall be supported by at least two-thirds of the wythe thickness.

I always understood it to be two thirds the width of the brick or member.

Edit: Well apparently I agree with the poster above me.:mrgreen:

And Kevin Wins.
Ans:
R606.4.1 Bearing on support. Each masonry wythe shall be supported by at least two-thirds of the wythe thickness.

75% or more of its cross sectional gross weight

Congratulations, Kevin! :slight_smile: