2110.3 Panel Size

The maximum area of each individual exterior standard-unit panel shall be 144 square feet (13.4 m ² ) when the design wind pressure is 20 psf (958 N/m ²² ). The maximum panel dimension between structural supports shall be 25 feet (7620 mm) in width or 20 feet (6096 mm) in height. The panel areas are permitted to be adjusted in accordance with Figure 2110.3.1 for other wind pressures.




FIGURE 2110.3.1 GLASS MASONRY DESIGN WIND LOAD RESISTANCE

The maximum area of each individual exterior thin-unit panel shall be 85 square feet (7.9 m ² ). The maximum dimension between structural supports shall be 15 feet (4572 mm) in width or 10 feet (3048 mm) in height. Thin units shall not be used in applications where the design wind pressure exceeds 20 psf (958 N/m ²² ).

The maximum area of each individual standard-unit panel shall be 250 square feet (23.2 m ² ). The maximum area of each thin-unit panel shall be 150 square feet (13.9 m ² ). The maximum dimension between structural supports shall be 25 feet (7620 mm) in width or 20 feet (6096 mm) in height.

The maximum area of solid glass-block wall panels in both exterior and interior walls shall not be more than 100 square feet (9.3 m ² ).

The width of curved panels shall conform to the requirements of Sections 2110.3.1, 2110.3.2 and 2110.3.3, except additional structural supports shall be provided at locations where a curved section joins a straight section, and at inflection points in multicurved walls.