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  1. twells12

    Tilt wall knock-out panel

    Zambo, they want to allow for future dock doors because they don't need them at this time but may at a later date. msqaured, sounds easy enough. Thanks for the info.
  2. twells12

    Tilt wall knock-out panel

    How is a large knock-out panel for a future opening, say 10'x10' door, typically constructed in an exterior concrete tilt wall panel. Obviously, the panel must be designed for the opening but how can the concrete for the door be easily removed and from the correct location?
  3. twells12

    Roof Live Load Reduction

    When should the roof live load be non reducible? It is reducible per IBC 2003 and 2006 for structural elements with tributary area over 200 sf. I see no reference to when a structures roof live load should not be reducible if the tributary area is over 200 SF. Thanks for any help.
  4. twells12

    IBC Seismic Limitations

    In the IBC 2003, I don't believe OMF will apply to your situation. The 15 psf floor issue is for footnote i which is for SDC D, E and F. (difers from IBC 2000) I have a very similar situation.(IBC 2003, SDC=D) I can use IMF or SMF that are pre-qualified in FEMA 350. BUT IMF connections are not...
  5. twells12

    T&G Decking as diaphragm

    bnannis, I know you asked this question a while back.. What did you find as a solution?
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