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Windposts are
used to provide stability to
masonry panels which may be
difficult to justify
structurally. The windpost
spans vertically between
floors and consists of a base
connection, post and top
connection (typical examples
of base and top connections
are shown below).
Base and top
connections can be designed to
suit individual requirements.
The connections are designed
to offer maximum adjustment
incorporating slots and
serrated pads/washers where
appropriate.
Windposts are usually designed
as 'simply supported beams'
however they can be designed
as 'propped cantilevers' which
will significantly reduce the
deflection of the post but
does require a much larger
base connection with extra
fixing bolts.
We also offer a range of posts
for standard panels and
parapets. Designed as
'cantilevers', posts for
spandrel panels and parapets
are similar to 'propped
cantilever posts' in the much
larger base connections are
required compared to posts of
'simply supported' design.
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Fixed to top and soffit
of concrete beams.
Windpost bolted to top
connection using 2Nr setscrews
via vertical slots, allowing
frame shrinkage
First slot positioned to suit
first coursing level.
Slots then at 225mm ctrs. |
