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The Structural Engineer, Volume 62, Issue 7, 1984

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This paper describes one of the authors’ developments in ‘engineered’ masonry construction-the fin wall. The structural form of the fin wall is described and its development for use in tall, single-storey buildings detailed. Present uses, advantages, and potential future applications, are outlined, in particular the present and future use of the post-tensioned masonry fin. The theoretical and structural design considerations are discussed and the need for engineering research is highlighted.

W.G. Curtin, G. Shaw, J.K. Beck and G.I. Parkinson

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