Walls

Walls often play a much different role in a commercial building than they do in a residential one. This lesson examines the unique properties of both loadbearing and nonstructural wall systems for commercial buildings.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify the principal types of loadbearing wall systems used on commercial jobs
• Explain why steel reinforcing and movement joints are important in a masonry wall
• Distinguish between tilt-up and pre-cast concrete panels
• Distinguish between vision glass and spandrel glass in a glazed curtain wall

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