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...
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...
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...