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    The document describes a construction methodology for a cost effective, seismically resistant confined masonry building. Tie columns are cast from the plinth level up to the sill level and reinforced. Masonry walls are constructed between tie columns up to a height of 1.2 meters above the sill level. Vertical notches are provided in the green concrete of tie columns as reinforcement.

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    The document describes a construction methodology for a cost effective, seismically resistant confined masonry building. Tie columns are cast from the plinth level up to the sill level and reinforced. Masonry walls are constructed between tie columns up to a height of 1.2 meters above the sill level. Vertical notches are provided in the green concrete of tie columns as reinforcement.

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    The document describes a construction methodology for a cost effective, seismically resistant confined masonry building. Tie columns are cast from the plinth level up to the sill level and reinforced. Masonry walls are constructed between tie columns up to a height of 1.2 meters above the sill level. Vertical notches are provided in the green concrete of tie columns as reinforcement.

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    CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY

    (Cost Effective, Seismic Resistant Confined Masonry Building)

    Reinforcement for
    Tie-Column

    8 Masonry Wall

    Tie-Column

    Sill Lvl.

    Plinth Lvl.
    Ground Lvl.

    Plinth Beam
    Sill Masonry
    Sill Band
    Plinth
    Additional
    Masonry Reinforcement
    around Opening

    Cast tie-columns from plinth level upto the sill


    level. Also cast bond beam at sill level, if any.
    Provide vertical notch in green concrete of tie-
    column, as shown.
    CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY
    (Cost Effective, Seismic Resistant Confined Masonry Building)

    Reinforcement for
    Tie-Column

    8 Masonry Wall

    Tie-Column

    Sill Lvl.

    Plinth Lvl.
    Ground Lvl.

    Plinth Beam
    Sill Masonry
    Sill Band
    Plinth
    Additional
    Masonry Reinforcement
    around Opening

    Cast tie-columns from plinth level upto the sill


    level. Also cast bond beam at sill level, if any.
    Provide vertical notch in green concrete of tie-
    column, as shown.
    CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY
    (Cost Effective, Seismic Resistant Confined Masonry Building)

    Reinforcement for
    Tie-Column

    9 Masonry Wall

    Tie- Column

    1.2 m
    Sill Lvl.

    Plinth Lvl.
    Ground Lvl.

    Plinth Beam
    Sill Masonry
    Sill Band
    Plinth
    Masonry Additional
    Reinforcement
    around Opening

    Construct wall-pier masonry above the sill level upto 1.2 m.

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