Different types of walls
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The article describes six primary wall classifications used in construction.
1. Load bearing wall
The wall is designed to carry the imposed vertical load in addition to its own weight, and supports structural weight from above.
2. Partition wall
An interior, non-load-bearing wall used for dividing space. These walls typically span one storey or less in height, functioning to divide larger space into smaller spaces.
3. Panel wall
An exterior wall in framed construction that receives support at each storey level but must handle lateral forces without bearing vertical loads.
4. Cavity wall
This design features two separate masonry leaves divided by an air gap. The leaves are tied together with metal ties or bonding units to ensure that the two leaves act as one structural unit, with the cavity potentially filled with insulating or waterproofing material.
5. Faced wall
A composite wall where the facing and backing of two different materials are bonded together to ensure common action under load.
6. Veneered wall
Similar to faced walls but with a key difference: the facing attaches to the backing without bonding, preventing unified structural action under stress.
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