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The cellular arrangement of walls and their interaction with the floors and roof provide stability in masonry buildings. At Rushden the appliance room was effectively a "tunnel" and would usually be a brick clad portal frame. By post tensioning just one wall, a cheaper masonry solution was provided. This concept can be applied to many building types.
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