I am feeling some resistance here, and I value you options. Take a look at this sketch. I have not addressed the floor to floor hold down but that should be easy say a Simpson HD hold-down between floors. How do you feel about load paths? Would this comply with all the applicable standards...
Thanks to all for your comments, and I do agree with hokie66. My problem is this owner has already built a building like this with another engineer and now this is the system he prefers. Cost is not the deciding factor here as removal of the OSB sheathing eases the construction process for the...
I am working on a 4 story wood building where the owner has requested the wood shear walls be designed without OSB sheathing using light gauge x straps. This seems like feasible option but I have a few concerns.
1. The connection of the strap to the wood wall would be the hardest thing to...
What is the difference between table 10-9a in the 13th edition and table 10 (X) in the 9th. It seems the 13th has over 2 times the allowable load.
I am evaluating a single plate shear connection for a simply supported beam at a column. (2) 3/4" DIA A325 bolts with a 3/8" plate.
It appears...
