The SB10 resilient wall tie is designed for a wide cavity as a structural
connection that reduces airborne and impact noise passing through
stud and masonry walls. They are particularly suitable for the discontinuous
construction of masonry or stud separating walls for apartments,
villas & duplexes and any specialised room that requires high
acoustic isolation such as cinemas, auditoriums and recording studios.
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The SB10 series is suitable for connecting existing masonry or stud
walls to stud walls or Hebal walls. When a fastener is inserted through
the holes and the wall tie fixed to a masonry or stud wall, the two
halves of the tie remain isolated by the uncompressed foam. This is
the basis of a resilient wall tie that can transmit structural loads
but acoustically isolates noise and vibration from passing through
the wall.
Noise Reduction
The Matrix Industries SB10 series of wide cavity resilient wall ties
are based on the same principle as the MB01 standard resilient wall
tie. As with the MB01 tie, they comprise two separate pieces with isolating
polyurethane foam between the mating surfaces. The structural link
is via a āUā shaped connection locked with a metal fastener through
a clearance hole in one of the halves. At all times the two parts remain
vibration and acoustically isolated creating a non-rigid connection
between the leaves of a wall. According to the Building Code of Australia,
the SB10 wall tie is classified as a resilient type which is required
for masonry walls to achieve the Rw airborne and impact sound levels
for separating walls.
Discontinuous Construction
Where a wall in a building is required to have an impact sound insulation
rating under the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA),
such as between a bathroom, sanitary compartment, laundry or kitchen
and a habitable room (other than a kitchen) in an adjoining building
or unit, then for an acceptable masonry wall system, the ties are to
be Matrix Industries SB10 resilient wall ties and the wall is deemed
to be of discontinuous construction. An acceptable form of construction:
Structural Performance
The SB10 series of resilient ties are rated as a heavy duty wall tie.
They can transfer a maximum of 1kN lateral load at 5 mm deflection
in both compression and tension. The performance of the tie is limited
to the size of the fastener attaching one end to a wall or column.
Depending on the spacing and load, one or two fasteners may be required.
Two pre-punched 4.5mm holes are provided for nails or screws, two pre-punched
6.5mm holes are provided for masonry anchors. Matrix recommends Shuredrive
6 x 30 mm masonry anchors, available separately.
Corrosion Resistance
The SB10 series of resilient wall ties are available in either galvanised
or stainless steel. The level of corrosion protection will depend if
the wall is an internal separating wall or external wall and the distance
for the coast. Matrix recommends that all ties within 10 km of the
coast be stainless steel. Specification e.g. SB10SS250 The first two
letters refers to the tail of the tie: MB series ties are ribbed for
engagement in a mortar joint. SB series are punched with holes to suit
Hebel blocks or attaching to stud walls. GA: galvanised, SS: Stainless
Steel 200, 250, 300, 350 & 400 refer to the overall length of the
tie.
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