Collapse of Suspended Portland Cement Plaster Stucco Soffit
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 22, Issue 3
Abstract
The collapse of a suspended soffit consisting of portland cement plaster stucco on metal lath was investigated to determine the probable cause of collapse after over 30 years of service. Soffits of this type are often constructed with minimal, if any, details provided by the project architect or engineer. Without design guidance, the builder usually relies on typical industry practices and prior experience to construct these soffits. While experience may result in a safe installation in many instances, long-term performance without distress is no guarantee that no defects exist.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 22 • Issue 3 • June 2008
Pages: 191 - 192
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jul 5, 2007
Accepted: Nov 13, 2007
Published online: Jun 1, 2008
Published in print: Jun 2008
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Thomas Sputo, M.ASCE
P.E.
Structural Engineer, Sputo and Lammert Engineering, LLC, 10 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (corresponding author). E-mail: [email protected]
Kimberly Lammert, A.M.ASCE
P.E.
Structural Engineer, Sputo and Lammert Engineering, LLC, 10 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.
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