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    ACI 350.3 Hydrodynamic Loading and the 2006 IBC Level Earth Quake

    The most current edition of ACI 350.3 is written based on a UBC Level of earth quake, 10% in 50 years. The 2006 IBC code is written for an EQ occurance of 2% in 50 years. Does anyone know how to modifiy or use the current ACI 350.3 guidelines for Hydrodynamic loading with the 2006 IBC
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    Wood Trusses as conc/mas wall out-of-plane anchorage

    My question is regarding the use of wood trusses as out-of-plane wall anchorage for concrete and masonry walls. The problem arises when I read section 1633.2.8.1, paragraph 5, of the 2001 CBC. It clearly states in this section that when using a wood member, in conjunction with a flexible...

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