An 8-inch CMU wall is being constructed in an area with high wind loads. The engineer specifies grouted cells at 32 inches on center with #5 rebar. What is the primary purpose of this reinforcement?
Correct Answer
A) To provide tensile strength for lateral loads
Vertical reinforcement in CMU walls provides tensile strength to resist lateral forces such as wind loads, which create tension on one face of the wall.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Vertical reinforcement in CMU walls provides tensile strength to resist lateral forces such as wind loads, which create tension on one face of the wall.
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