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DUR-O-WAL TRUSS ® Submittal Sheet

DUR-O-WAL® TRUSS • Increased horizontal flexual strength

• More construction economy
• Lower life cycle costs
Product Description
DUR-O-WAL truss is a prefabricated reinforcement especially Specifications
designed for embedment in the horizontal mortar joints of All DUR-O-WAL wire products are made with wire conform-
masonry. It is manufactured in 10 ft. lengths. DUR-O-WAL ing to the ASTM STANDARD SPECIFICATION for COLD

DUR-O-WAL® Truss
truss consists of two or more parallel longitudinal deformed DRAWN STEEL for CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT,
rods weld-connected to a continuous diagonally oriented ASTM A82 and ASTM A951.
cross rod which forms a truss design. Use at least one longi- DUR-O-WAL STAINLESS STEEL material conforms to
tudinal side rod for each bed joint. Out-to-out spacing of ASTM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS A580, TYPE 304.
the side rods is approximately 2 inches less than the nominal
Reference Specifications Finish Coating*
thickness of the wall or wythe in which the reinforcement is
ASTM A82 (for cold drawn steel wire) Brite Basic2 uncoated
placed. DUR-O-WAL truss is manufactured in accordance with Regular Mill Galvanized ASTM A 641 1 Mill Galvanized 0.10 ounce zinc coating
Uniform Building Code Standard UBC 21-10 and ASTM A641-Class 1 Mill Galvanized 0.35 ounce zinc coating
ACI530/ASCE6/TMS402 Building Code Requirements for ASTM A641-Class 3 Mill Galvanized 0.90 ounce zinc coating
Masonry Structures. ASTM A153-Class B-2** Hot Dipped 1.50 ounce zinc coating
Basic Uses * Minimum ounces of zinc coating per square foot of
DUR-O-WAL truss reinforcment is used in a number of applica- uncoated wire surface
tions to improve the performance of masonry walls. Some are: 1 BOCA and SBCC Codes allow this finish for interior
• To control shrinkage cracking walls.
• To provide principal horizontal reinforcement in engineered 2 Brite Basic wire acquires rust in warehousing, transit,
masonry walls and job site storage. Therefore, DUR-O-WAL does not
• To bond masonry wythes together in composite and cavity assume any responsibility for rusted material.
walls.* ** Specify and insist on DUR-O-WAL! DUR-O-WAL will
• To reinforce stack bond masonry. certify on request that its hot dip galvanized (ASTM
• To bond intersecting walls. A153) product will have a minimum of 2.0 oz. of zinc
* Tri-Rod or Double Side Rod Truss should not be used with insulated cavity per square foot-33% more corrosion protection than
construction.
minimum standard requirements.
Finishes DUR-O-WAL does not recommend using epoxy coating for
• DUR-O-WAL recommends mill galvanized (.10 oz. psf) for joint reinforcement, anchors or ties.
interior applications.
• DUR-O-WAL recommends hot dipped galvanized (1.50 oz.
Centering and Placement
Place joint reinforcement directly on masonry and place
psf) for exterior applications.
mortar over wire to form bed joint.
• Also available in Class 1, Class 3 or stainless steel.
• Check local building code for specification.

* Interior application where high moisture content is involved (locker rooms,

food centers), hot dip galvanized recommended.

Advantages
Tests show that continuous reinforcement improves the perfor-
mance of walls by providing:
• Crack Control
• Greater elasticity
• Butt welded single plane construction
• Higher ductility
• High bond with deformed side wires
• Better resistance to rain penetration

Customer Service
Aurora, IL (800) 323-0090 • Folcroft, PA (800) 368-2035 • Birmingham, AL (800) 821-9296 • Phoenix, AZ (800) 235-0024
Technical Service
www.dur-o-wal.com • Email: info@dur-o-wal.com • Fax-On-Demand: (800) 254-8958
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MINIMUM AREA OF HORIZONTAL STEEL REQUIRED TO SATISFY CODE REQUIREMENTS
Nominal Wall Thickness (in) 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 22” 24”
Gross Area in2/ft. 43.5 67.5 91.5 115.5 139.5 163.5 187.5 211.5 235.5 259.5 283.5
Total area of steel in2/ft 0.087 0.135 0.183 0.231 0.279 0.327 0.375 0.423 0.471 0.519 0.567
.002 x Gross Area
Horizontal Steel 0.030 .047 0.064 0.081 0.098 0.114 0.131 0.148 0.164 0.182 0,198
Required in2/ft
*Compare area of steel required with area supplied by DUR-O-WAL Truss. Use calculation method given below.
SELECTION TABLE
Design Types Weight Classifications Wall Widths Effective Areas (in2)*/piece
and wire sizes Single Composite or
Wythe Cavity
Composite Single Class Side Cross Overall Overall Backup No.3 No.4 No.6 No.8 No.10 No.12 No.13 No.14 No.16 No.18 No.20
Wythe Rods Rods Wall Wall Wall (for 3” (for 4” (for6” (for 8” (for 10” (for 12” (for 13” (for 14” (for 16” (for 18” (for 20”
Width Width Width wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall) wall)
Standard No.9 No.9 3,4,6 .052 .051 .050 .048 .047 .045 .045 .044 .043 .042 .042
DUR-O-WAL TRUSS W 1.7 W 1.7 8,10,12
Extra 3/16” No.9 13,14,16 .073 .072 .071 .069 .068 .066 .066 .065 .064 .063 .052
Heavy W2.8 W1.7 18 or 20
Standard No. 9 No.9 8,10,12 3,4,6 Not made for .066 .064 .063 .062 .061 .060 .060 .059
W1.7 W1.7 13,14,16 8,10 3”,4”,6” walls
DUR-O-WAL Truss Trirod Extra 3/16” No.9 18,20,22 or 12 Not made for .097 .095 .094 .093 .065 .092 .091 .090
Heavy W2.8 W1.7 24 3”,4”,6” walls
Standard No.9 No.9 10,12,13, 3,4,6, Not made for ,081 .080 .079 .079 .078 .077 .076
W1.7 W1.7 14,16,18, 8,10, 3”,4”,6”,8” walls
DUR-O-WAL Truss Double Extra 3/16” No.9 20,22, or 12 Not made for .123 .122 .121. 120 .119 .119 .118
Heavy W2.8 W1.7 24 3”,4”,6”,8” walls

When cavities are insulated check for effect or differential movement.

*Effective area of DUR-O-WAL Truss, Trirod and Double includes side rods plus on allowance for the tensile resistance of diagonal cross
rods which is equal to the diagonal cross rod area times the cosine of the angle between the diagonal cross rod and side rod.

Prefabricated Corners and tees Limitations/Precautions

A complete line of prefabricated corner and tee sections are The information contained in this publication does not constitute any
professional opinion or judgement and should not be used as a
available in all design types and finishes. It is necessary to
substitute for competent professional determinations. Each construction
designate corners as inside or outside when using Trirod or project is unique and the appropriate use of this product is the
Double design types. responsibility of the engineers, architects and other professionals
who are familiar with the specific requirements of the project.
Calculation Method
To determine the amount of steel supplied by DUR-O-WAL Warranty
Truss use the following formula: Seller makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, except that
DUR-O-WAL® TRUSS

As = A Piece x 12 the goods sold under this agreement shall be of the standard
Spacing quality of seller, and buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from
the use of the goods, whether used singly or in combination with
other goods. Seller neither assumes nor authorizes any person to
Example: assume for seller any other liability in connection with the sale or use
The area supplied by No. 8 Std. Truss at 16 in. o.c. is: of the goods sold, and there is no oral agreement or warranty
collateral to or affecting this transaction.
0.048 x 12 = 0.036 in.2/ft.
16
This is less than that required taken from table above Approval
(0.064).
No. 8 std. truss at 8 in. o.c. would supply

0.048 x 12 = .072 in.2/ft.

8
which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Sales and Services Centers

625 Crane Street 3 Horne Drive 1401 Meadowcraft Road 4810 South 40th Street, Suite 3
Aurora, IL 60505 Folcroft, PA 19032 Birmingham, AL 35215 Phoenix, Arizona 85040
(800) 323-0090 (800) 368-2035 (800) 821-9296 (800) 235-0024
Fax: (630) 898-1378 Fax: (610) 534-7206 Fax: (205) 856-0965 Fax: 602-431-9667

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