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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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Good Construction Practice-8

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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