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  1. BRL43

    Force transfer around openings CBC

    First, does anyone have an example of the "rational analysis" needed for force transfer around wood shear wall openings. This was talked about in a previous thread but I didn't really see a resolution (and this was IBC): http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=158780&page=4 It seems like a...
  2. BRL43

    AC paving at Lip of Concrete Gutter

    I have a client that want his contracter to "fix" the AC paving that is currently 1" above the lip of gutter. The contractor says this is ok and that they leave the AC above the gutter lip on purpose. The Greenbook only talks about a 1/8" tolerance when matching new pavement to existing...
  3. BRL43

    Garage Opening Shear Wall Overturning?

    Question to SperlingPE: Why would height to width ratios that govern shear walls apply to a wall that is not a shear wall?
  4. BRL43

    Garage Opening Shear Wall Overturning?

    If I don't use the shear capacity of the "wing" walls of a garage opening, do I still need hold downs? Situation: Zone 4, Line 'A' = 4' shear panel, door, 4' shear panel, 20' garage opening, 2 foot shear panel The 2 4' shear panels carry the shear and overturning with hold downs on both sides...
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