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    Flexible Diaphragm max span to depth ratio

    Canadian Code. CSSBI - 13-06. I know this has been superseded by newer code (B13-19, but I am more interested in understanding the reasoning and logic that pertains to it.
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    Flexible Diaphragm max span to depth ratio

    Hello All, I am designing a single storey commercial, rectangular building with 50m x 10m dimension. It has metal deck as its roof. From what I have I read, the span to depth ratio needs to be limited to 3 for flexible diaphragm. Is that more of guideline? Can I still treat the building as...

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