CREATION OF A REINFORCING PORTAL FRAME IN A FACADE Fact Sheet No.

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Finished portal frame

1. Installation of the temporary crossbeams alternately (A then B). 7. Creation of foundations for the permanent columns.
2. Installation of the longitudinal head beams alternately for the lintels. 8. Installation of permanent columns.
3. Packing of longitudinal head beams. 9. Installation of permanent head beams.
4. Installation of temporary columns forming a portal frame enabling 10. Packing of the temporary head beams on the permanent head beam.
construction of the permanent portal frame. 11. Transfer of load to permanent columns (e.g. flat cylinders)
5. Transfer of load to portal frame. 12. Temporary crossbeams cut off flush with the facade.
6. Demolition of the bay. 13. Concrete filling of the portal frame and cladding

Ground settlement beneath foundations, underpinning works, proposed major infrastructure works or the demolition of an adjoining building sometimes
undermine the stability of masonry walls. It is then necessary to carry out permanent consolidation works by adding stabilising elements. One effective
solution consists of adding steel portal frames that are either incorporated into the wall or placed as supports behind it, inside the building.

Pierre Engel for www.constructalia.com