Code &Commentary IS:1905
PROVISIONS
2.4 – Cross-Sectional Area of
Masonry Unit
Net cross-sectional area of a masonry unit
shall be taken as the gross cross-sectional
area minus the area of cellular space. Gross
cross-sectional area of cored units shall be
determined to the outside of the coring but
cross-sectional area of grooves shall not be
deducted from the gross cross-sectional area
to obtain the net cross sectional area.
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COMMENTARY
Figure C2-C: Buttress
Figure C2: Column, Pier , Pilaster and Buttress
C2.4 – Cross-Sectional Area of
Masonry Unit
Net section area is difficult to ascertain especially
in hollow masonry units. In case of full mortar
bedding as shown in Figure C3 it is the gross
sectional area based on the out-to-out dimension
minus hollow spaces. Often alignment of cross
webs is not possible while laying hollow units and
the load transfer takes place through mortars on the
face shells only. In such cases, it is conservative to
base net cross-sectional area on the minimum face
shell thickness.
(a) Brick more than 75% solid. Net area equals gross
area
(b) Hollow Unit: Full Mortar Bedding