ICC (2003) Section 1609.2 - Definition for EFFECTIVE WIND AREA is nearly the same as the definition in the ASCE-7-02 - Section 6.2 except for the ICC refers to the Tables 1909.6.2.1(2) and 1609.6.2.1(3) where the ASCE-7-02 refers to Figures 6-11 through 6-17. Both refer to the product GCp. The...
Is it appropriate to design for 1607.9.1 for all cases? Is 1607.9.2 used as a less conservative backup?
The study guide seems to rely heavily on the latter - does not check the 1607.9.1 spec. I believe the 1607.9.2 is from the UBC. If so, the author is likely providing examples from past...
The ICC (2000, 2003) states that if you have a minimum live load of over 100 lbs/sf you can not reduce it, except only for columns (then it is a reduction of 20%). A study guide interprets this to only apply to storage facilities. In an example, they present a library building with a live load...
