Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Calculating the FRLs for masonry walls with AS 3700 2Sep 04, 2019 10:09 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Calculating the FRLs for masonry walls with AS 3700 3Sep 04, 2019 11:33 am StructuralBIMGuy BS student I've tried to calculate it myself for cavity walls but I am not an engineer so i've run into a bit of difficulty.... Also is it possible for someone to go through the calculation for a masonry wall under 6.3.2.2 (b)? Hire a Fire engineer to inspect the masonry wall on site ( highly recommended) and then go through the calculations/proofs as there are many variables and reduction factors to consider. OT, Yet another reason that home owners need to take Photos, collect and check build data and have staged Engineering Inspections of their build. hth Hi, the reason that I ask is that I’m a building surveying student not an owner builder. If you could take me through the calculation I’d highly appreciate it Nope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This… 10 13978 Oh no! I would use a can of expandable foam ( there are some that will take render) then cut it back and render over the top 1 5040 Good questions but the best answer will be obtained by visiting (ie: interviewing) a couple of house designers and/or builders and ask them. You may find it challenging to… 2 3533 |