Brick and Window Restraint Systems

These details are to be used for conditions where a double span gives an advantage over single span i.e. deflection governing.

Typical Application

Typical applications are wall and brickwork restraints, window cill or header rails where deflection due to horizontal wind is to be limited to a specific deflection ratio: e.g. brickwork restraint commonly limited to a ratio of span/300 as shown in the load tables.

If a deflection limit greater than span/300 is required, then calculate the capacity for this by multiplying the capacity given in the table by 300/the required limit e.g. required capacity for span/500 = 300/500 x table capacity for span

It is not permissible to use this method to calculate capacities for deflection limits less than span/300.

For brickwork restraints, it is assumed that the wall will support the C-section on the weak axis.

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Sliding Anchor Support to Top of Wall.

Dimension ‘X’ in sliding anchor fixing plate to suit standard 18mm diameter holes in voestalpine Metsec rail

Slotted ties to suit brick coursing.

Wall Construction After Rail Erection

For cases where the wall will not be built until after the rail erection, or where the wall is not to be built up so that it supports both the inner and outer flanges of the C-section on the Y axis, Metsec side rail support and diagonal tie systems are required.

Window Cill Support Rails

For window cill support rails where the weight of the window is to be supported by the rail, see the side rail support system for this condition.

Double Span Layout and Detailing

This arrangement can be used where stringent deflection limits are applied. i.e. glazing supports, brickwork restraints etc.

Maximum Span

The maximum double span section length is 15m, therefore the maximum column centres are 7.5m.

Typical Double Span Arrangement for Odd and Even Number Bays

Detailing

C-section Double Span System (mm)

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
142	43.0	56	240	147	45.5	614	50
172	43.0	86	290	177	45.5	714	50
202	43.0	116	350	207	45.5	834	50
232	43.0	146	410	238	46.0	954	50
262	43.0	176	460	268	46.0	1054	50
302	53.5	195	610	308	56.5	1354	60
342	53.5	235	760	349	57.0	1654	60

C-section Sleeves

The C-section sleeve range includes one thickness per height of profile, as shown on the table below.

Ref No	Thickness mm	Weight kg
CS 142	2.0	2.64
CS 172	2.5	4.35
CS 202	2.7	6.00
CS 232	2.5	6.94
CS 262	2.9	9.55
CS 302	2.9	15.26
CS 342	3.0	20.81

Unless otherwise stated, all required holes are 18mm diameter for M16 bolts and are normally pierced in pairs on standard gauge lines. For ‘General detailing’ notes see General Detailing Information.

Contact Information

Purlins & Side Rails

Tel: +44 (0) 121 601 6000

Fax: +44 (0) 121 601 6065

Brick and Window Restraint Systems Downloads

Literature

Software

MetSPEC14 - Design Software - Software 85 MB