Windposts and Parapet Posts WINDPOSTS Design Considrations Large panels of masonry or panels with openings can often be difficult to justify structurally. The traditional solutions have been to either increase the thickness of the wall or introduce an additional column. Ancon Windposts fit within the wall allowing the existing thickness to be maintained. Ancon WP2 Windposts Ancon WP2 Windposts are angle section windposts designed for either small cavities or where wind loads are high. One leg of the angle windpost is built into the blockwork, and the blockwork tied through the leg of the windpost to minimise any possible movement or cracking of internal finishes. If a vertical movement joint is required in place of a tied joint, ties with a plain end on one side can be supplied. Typical Layout of Windposts and Parapet Posts on an Elvation of Brickwork Ancon WP1 and WP3 Windposts Ancon WP1 and WP3 Windposts are channel section windposts which are designed to WP2 Windpost with SDN and SNS Ties in Cavity Wall WP2 Windpost at Vertical Movement Joint in the Inner Leaf of Blockwork with PNS Ties Across the Post be installed within the cavity leaving the blockwork undisturbed. The windposts are complete with end connections and ties which fit into the vertical slots in the flanges of the channel section. WP2 Windpost with SNS Tie and ST1 Wall Ties Each Side of the Post Ancon WP4 Windposts Ancon WP4 Windposts are generally used in internal blockwork walls that have a 'fair faced' WP1 Windpost with SDN and SPN Ties in Cavity Wall finish to both sides and where the windposts cannot protrude beyond either face. Sometimes referred to as 'spine' posts they are flat plates designed to fit within the wall. Although the depth of a WP4 post is limited by the width of the masonry (ideally 20mm less than the wall width) the thickness of the post can vary to increase its load capacity. Blockwork is tied through the post. Debonded ties can be used if the post is positioned at a movement joint. WP3 Windposts with SDN and SPN Ties Providing Support for Brick Pier WP3 Fixed to Concrete at the Base and a Steel Beam at the Top WP4 Windpost with SNS Tie in Single Skin Blockwork Ancon BUILDING PRODUCTS

Windposts & Parapet Posts Windpost Design Ancon Windposts are designed to span vertically between floors to provide latral support for panels of brickwork. The windposts will usually be restrained by the brickwork and designed as 'simply supported beams'. Deflection under wind load will often limit the maximum loading. Windposts can be designed as 'propped cantilevers' to limit deflection, this however will require a much larger base connection which in many cases may be difficult to accommodate. Connections to the frame are designed to permit adjustment during installation. Serrated surfaces...

Tel: +44 (0) 114 275 5224 Web: www.ancon.co.uk Fixings for Windposts and Parapet Posts Connections to the frame can be made in a variety of ways and will depend on the type of post, structure and fixing being used. Typical examples of connections are shown. For more specific details please consult Ancon's Technical Services Team. Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost to the Underside of a Concrte Beam Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost to the Face of the Concrete Top Connection of a WP2 Windpost to the Underside of a Steel Beam

Windposts & Parapet Posts 35mm Connections The choice of fixing and its position is dpendant on the type and length of the windpost and the structure to which it is being fixed. Ancon designs fixing details for the top and base of each windpost and a drawing is issued for approval prior to manufacture. The bolt in the slotted connection at the top of the windpost is positioned so that vertical movement of the frame can take place. The details shown are typical. Please contact Ancon's Technical Services Team for more information. Designed m to suit « 3) ] 5) Designed to suit WP2 Windpost Bolted...

WP2 Windpost Bolted to the Top of a Concrte Floor Slab Wall Ties A range of ties is available to suit Ancon Windposts. SDN Ties are used to the outer leaf and SPN Ties to the inner leaf. SNS Ties are used across the posts in the inner blockwork and can be supplied with a debonding sleeve for use where there is a vertical movement joint. Details for Specification and Ordering The following clause can be adapted for your bill of quantities to aid the specification of Ancon Windposts and Parapet Posts. Ancon Windposts WP3 65 x 60 x 4 in grade 304 stainless steel, overall length 2750mm complete with...

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