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WALLS UNDER GRAVITY AND TRANSVERSE LOADS      6.13

           consideration given to adequate anchorage at panel ends and/or top edge, depending on
           the type of lateral support furnished. A discussion on masonry screen walls can be found
           in Refs. 6.8 and 6.9.
         7. Veneer walls (Fig. 6.11a) are characterized by their  nonstructural cladding which
           enhances aesthetic qualities of a wall. A veneer is defined as a nonstructural facing of
           brick, concrete, stone, tile, metal, plastic, or any other material attached to a backing
           (or a backup wall) for the purpose of ornamentation, protection, or insulation. Veneer





















































         FIGURE 6.11  Types of veneer walls [6.10].
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