I am designing a 3 story project that utilizes Hollow Core Plank for the floor and roof system and light gauge steel stud walls for the bearing system. The lateral system is to be comprised of sheet steel shear walls.
I have no issue with the connection of the shear walls floor-to-floor, and...
I have a job where the stair landing headers were detailed to be pocketed in to the walls on either side for bearing. However, after reveiwing IBC Sec 707 I see that penetrations are not allowed in the shaft walls. This particular project requires a 2 hr. rated shaft since it is 4 stories in...
