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The features and construction details of cross wall construction are described
briefly in this article.
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In cross wall construction, the prefabricated walls are placed in series as shown in
figure-1. These load-bearing walls transfer the structural loads safely to the
foundation without the need for a concrete or steel frame. They also act as shear
walls thus preventing the building from lateral movement.
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Cross wall construction is best suitable for buildings with a maximum of 5 stories
where all the floors have the same plans. The figure-2 below shows a typical cross
wall arrangement. The intermediate floor span in between the load-bearing walls
provides sufficient lateral restraint.
If both the load-bearing walls and the floors are precast members, then a series of
boxes are formed. This type of construction is sometimes mentioned as box frame
construction.
2. The precast wall elements are placed both horizontally and vertically. They are
grouted and connected as per the plan with the help of hidden joints and ties.
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The cross walls can be connected by any of the following key connections:
While arranging the cross walls along the floor, the front and the rear walls can be
non-load bearing claddings. The connections between the non-load bearing walls
and the cross walls must be designed and constructed carefully in order to prevent
moisture penetration and other issues.
3. Significant time and cost saving are gained through Cross wall construction
technique compared to traditional construction techniques.
4. The building constructed is structurally efficient that possesses high fire and
acoustic separation between the nearby rooms.
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3. Skilled labor who are professionally experienced for this work is necessary.
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