Existing Building · Masonry

Existing Masonry Wall Engineering Evaluation

Masonry walls — concrete masonry units (CMU), brick, and block — behave differently from wood and steel framing and require specific engineering expertise when being modified, assessed for new openings, or evaluated for structural condition. Apex Grid engineers masonry wall evaluations and modification designs.

Scope of Services

CMU and brick wall structural role identification
Masonry wall opening and lintel engineering
Masonry crack pattern evaluation and classification
Masonry wall out-of-plane and in-plane capacity
Reinforced vs. unreinforced masonry evaluation
Masonry deterioration and moisture damage assessment
Masonry repair and reinforcement design
Seismic evaluation of unreinforced masonry walls

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does existing Masonry Wall Engineering Evaluation include?

This scope covers CMU and brick wall structural role identification, masonry wall opening and lintel engineering, masonry crack pattern evaluation and classification, and masonry wall out-of-plane and in-plane capacity.

When is this service used?

What should I send to get a proposal?

Send us what you have — drawings, photos, or just a description. We'll tell you what engineering is needed and how much it costs.

What happens after I send my building information?

We'll tell you what engineering is needed and how much it costs — that review is the starting point for the scope described on this page.

Tell Us About Your Building

Send us what you have — drawings, photos, or just a description. We'll tell you what engineering is needed and how much it costs. Fast quotes, no runaround.

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