Curved walls are generally used for their unique structural and aesthetic benefits. Many contemporary brick buildings are admired for their innovative use of curves, often aesthetically pleasing as the sun creates interesting shadows and light effects throughout the day. Curved walls also have structural advantages such as the ability to resist wind and compression loads.
In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and Think Brick’s Graduate Engineer, James Luo will explore the design considerations and detailing considerations we need to adhere to for one of the most popular design features of bricks - curved walls.
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