Wall

Wall Definition:  Its a vertical solid structure that defines an area and delineates the building. Types of wall:


 * Load-bearing wall: (supports the weight of floors and roofs).The load-bearing wall of masonry is thickened in proportion to the forces it has to resist
 * Non-bearing wall:(supports its own weight). It must be braced to resist minimum 5 psf lateral loads.Traditional materials are often used: light walls of glass, plastic, metal alloys, wood products, etc.

Differences between a Load bearing wall and a Non bearing wall:  A non bearing wall is an interior wall and it doesn't supports anything of the structure, it simply divide an area. A load bearing wall supports carry the load of the ceiling and roof of the structure

Example of walls: __Master walls:__ the thickest and most important wall that maintains and sustains a building. Theses walls have a structural function

__Dividing wall:__ a wall which is common to two houses. It is used to divide spaces. __Fire wall:__ a wall to prevent the spread of a hostile fire __Dry wall:__ a board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core and used especially as all board. It is very light