A sleeper wall may refer to the following types of walls:
*sleeper wall is a short
wall
A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area; carries a load; provides security, shelter, or soundproofing; or, is decorative. There are many kinds of walls, including:
* Walls in buildings that form a fundamental part of the su ...
used to support
floor joist
A joist is a horizontal structural member used in framing to span an open space, often between beams that subsequently transfer loads to vertical members. When incorporated into a floor framing system, joists serve to provide stiffness to the s ...
s,
beam and block or
hollowcore slabs at ground floor. It is constructed in this fashion when a suspended floor(Also called
suspended slab) is required due to bearing conditions or ground water presence. Essentially it is a wall in the way that it is constructed but a
sleeper
A sleeper is a person who is sleeping.
Sleeper may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment Characters
* Sleeper (Marvel Comics), a Nazi German robot utilized by the Red Skull in Marvel Comics
* The Sleeper (Wild Cards), a character in the Wild Ca ...
in the way that it functions.
Stretcher bond or
header-stretcher bond can be used in these walls.
*sleeper wall can also refer to a retaining wall made from railroad ties. It is used to prevent erosion. It can be made from
bricks or
concrete block
A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. CMUs are some of the most versatile building products available because of the wide variety of appearances that can be achieved using them.
Tho ...
s. The wall is often used in landscaping.
References
Structural system
Types of wall
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