MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS
MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS
MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS
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Plate embed. Spacing of<br />
embed depends on the load<br />
carried by shelf angle and<br />
concrete strength<br />
Spandrel beam<br />
Plate embed<br />
Weld here<br />
Space for shims that<br />
extend full height of<br />
vertical leg of shelf angle<br />
Shelf angle<br />
Weld here<br />
Shelf angle<br />
(a) Shelf angle field-welded to embeds in concrete beam<br />
Cast steel wedge insert with foam fill.<br />
The fill is removed before installing the<br />
shelf angle<br />
Cast steel<br />
wedge insert<br />
Washer<br />
Slotted hole allows<br />
field adjustment of<br />
shelf angle<br />
Shelf angle<br />
Space for shims that extend full<br />
height of vertical leg of shelf angle<br />
Shelf angle<br />
(b) Shelf angle bolted to wedge inserts in concrete beam<br />
FIGURE 26.20 Two alternative methods of anchoring a shelf angle to reinforced concrete spandrel beam.<br />
FIGURE 26.21 The exterior surface of a CMU backup wall may be treated with a water-resistant<br />
coating before constructing brick veneer. (Photo by MM.)<br />
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