Patent ID: 9127449
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: E04B,E04C,F16B

Abstract:
1. A masonry structure in an infill space in a pre-existing load bearing structure, the masonry structure comprising: one or more courses of masonry; a reinforced concrete casting which comprises a concrete reinforcing bar, the reinforced concrete casting being located above the masonry courses and extending from one side of the infill space to the other; the masonry structure comprising one or more further courses of masonry above the reinforced concrete casting; a cleat having a mounting plate secured to the pre-existing load bearing structure, said cleat further comprising an elongate socket carried by the mounting plate and having a longitudinal socket axis extending parallel to said one or more courses of masonry; and wherein the end of the reinforcing bar is received in said socket; wherein said elongate socket enables longitudinal sliding movement between the reinforcing bar and the elongate socket configured to accommodate differential expansion between the masonry structure and the load bearing structure.