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rollingstein
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In modern buildings (I'm talking about taller structures, apartments, etc. not houses) that have a reinforced concrete framework are the internal / external walls (usually brick, masonry etc.) ever load bearing?
In the sense is the strength / integrity of the structure ever depending or taking credit for the walls? Just curious.
Looking at the way they are constructed, i.e. RCC framework & then later walls it doesn't seem like walls are essential to structural integrity but that's just a naive observation.
Or is there no typical case and every building is a different situation.
In the sense is the strength / integrity of the structure ever depending or taking credit for the walls? Just curious.
Looking at the way they are constructed, i.e. RCC framework & then later walls it doesn't seem like walls are essential to structural integrity but that's just a naive observation.
Or is there no typical case and every building is a different situation.