Topfix Windposts

Topfix Windpost have been developed to span vertical between floors to provide lateral support for panels of masonry. Windpost for storey panels are designed for wind loadings only. Parapet and Spandrel posts are designed to resist a horizontal load at the unsupported end of post.

Types TWP windpost are manufactured from pressed formed angle and are built into the inner skin of blockwork. Post are complete with welded base plate, top adjustable bracket, clip-on-ties, blockwork ties and all required fixing bolts.

			Maximum Unfactored load (kN) on windpost (UDL)
axbxt mm	Ixx cm4	Zxx cm3	2.5m	3.0m	3.5m	4.0m	4.5m
125x70x4	127.2	15.3	8.5	6.0	4.3	3.4	2.6
130x70x5	175.4	19.8	11.3	8.2	6.1	4.5	3.4
140x70x6	251.4	27.5	15.2	11.4	8.3	6.4	5.0
150x70x5	258.6	25.5	14.7	12.1	9.0	6.7	5.2
160x70x5	302.5	30.4	16.3	13.6	10.3	8.0	6.2
160x70x6	352.7	35.7	18.9	16.3	12.3	9.3	7.5
150x80x8	404.8	41.3	24.6	19.2	14.0	10.3	8.2
160x80x8	482.7	47.0	27.5	23.6	17.7	13.9	10.8

Properties and UDL Performance for Parapet Post
is available from Head Office.

Types TWC windpost are manufactured from pressed formed channel and are for fixing into the cavity. Post are complete with welded base fixing plate, top adjustable bracket, clip-on ties and all required fixing bolts.

			Maximum Unfactored load (kN) on windpost (UDL)
axbxt mm	Ixx cm4	Zxx cm3	2.5m	3.0m	3.5m	4.0m	4.5m
65x60x4	49.3	15.2	3.4	2.3	1.7	1.2	-
65x60x5	58.6	18.2	4.0	2.7	1.9	1.5	-
75x60x4	69.5	18.3	4.7	3.3	2.3	1.8	-
75x60x5	81.4	21.5	5.5	3.9	2.9	2.2	1.6
85x60x4	89.6	21.3	6.2	4.3	3.1	2.4	1.8
85x60x5	109.1	25.5	7.5	5.2	3.8	2.9	2.2

Top Brackets and Base Plates

The fixing methods are to suit the demands of site conditions. There are various type of connections to the frame are available. From welded base plates to adjustable top brackets our design office will provide full manufacturing drawings for confirmation on site.

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