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  1. jdstructure

    3x Required at Shear Wall Panel Joints?

    All the information I have read implies that the 3x nailing requirement was a result of the '94 Northridge earthquake. And because seismic design incorporates an overstrength and ductility factor, R, it seems to make sense that the 3x (at 350plf) requirement would not necessarily be applicable...
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