Wall Pier Design

Wall pier design is performed at the top and bottom of each pier. Thus, for. wall pier P2 at the Roof level, design is performed at the top and bottom of. the door opening. No design is performed near the midheight of the door.

Wall pier design is performed at the top and bottom of each pier. Thus, for. wall pier P2 at the Roof level, design is performed at the top and bottom of. the door opening. No design is performed near the mid height of the door.

In general, it is an upright support for a structure or superstructure, but it can also refer to the sections of load-bearing structural walls between openings and different types of column. Piers are most commonly made of concrete, masonry or treated timber, and installed into prepared holes or shafts.