Masonry Magazine January 1970 Page. 52
The "look of quality craftsmanship" which the builder sought is achieved with these masonry walls in the linotype room.
Masonry vs. Metal Building
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The loadbearing brick walls minimize structural problems, primarily cracking that sometimes occur when other types of walls are used with precast tees, for minimum cost.
Each load-bearing wall (cross section) consists of two wythes of brick with a 35%" lightweight insulating concrete filled cavity. The structure was designed and scaled to Acme King Size brick-25%" x 9%" x 3". Part of the cost saving is due to these brick; one third fewer brick were required for the job but the brick cost per brick was not one-third higher.
Other advantages were gained with the double wall system. Use of a single material simplified construction and eliminated differential movement of dissimilar materials. Lightweight concrete insulation fill in the cavity wall made possible the efficient temperature and humidity control required in a printing plant.
The system also provided finished brick interior walls, for beauty without costly maintenance. According to the building owners, two years of occupancy have demonstrated the cost savings in maintenance and low heating and air conditioning expenses.
The detail shows how the 10" masonry bonded double wall is used to receive the vertical roof load. Lateral support is provided at the base of the wall by bond and friction, and at the top of the wall by friction between the pre-cast double tee section and the wall. Horizontal slip planes allow for expansion or contraction in the roof. Vertical control joints are not required since the longest run of wall is 160 feet.