What is the exact height of a brick wall that is 44 courses high, when 3 courses of brick plus their 3 mortar joints are 8 inches XXXXXXXXXXmm) high? Explain the role of ties in columns. Design, form,...

What is the exact height of a brick wall that is 44 courses high, when 3 courses of brick plus their 3 mortar joints are 8 inches (203.2 mm) high? Explain the role of ties in columns. Design, form, reinforce, and cast a small concrete beam, perhaps 6 to 12 feet (2 to 4 m) long. Get help from a professional, if necessary, in designing the beam.