Collapse of Suspended Portland Cement Plaster Stucco Soffit

Collapse of a suspended soffit consisting of portland cement plaster stucco on metal lath was studied to determine the probable cause of collapse after 30+ yrs 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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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from ASCE
• Authors:
  • Sputo, Thomas
  • Lammert, Kimberly A
• Publication Date: 2008-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 191-192
• Serial:
  • Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0887-3828
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/toc/jpcfev/27/1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Collapse; Pedestrian safety; Portland cement; Structural deterioration and defects; Walkways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Soffits
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01103019
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 24 2008 7:42AM