Yes. There are 3 ft wall offsets. So horizontal irregularities. Where does is it stated in ASCE 7-16 the overload factor is to be used at irregularities?
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Thank you for your response. I am asking for confirmation of my interpretation. Since the building is light framed the exception can be applied. Therefore, i believe only the diaphragm chords are to be designed using the overload factor and the collectors are not. Is this correct?
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I'm guessing this question has already been asked but can't find a specific thread. I am designing a single story commercial building seismic category C with a wood roof and wood shear walls. The roof diaphragm dimensions are 110'x60'. The are 3 ft wall offsets which create reentrant...
