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ASCE 7 Wind Load Cases 2, 4 Torsion

Thread starter cpMB
Start date Sep 14, 2006

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Sep 14, 2006

cpMB

Civil/Environmental

Are there any examples of how to apply the torsion loads to complex floor plans of 2 and 3 story residences? Would it be acceptable to break up complex plans into rectangular diaphragms and apply the torsion load to each diaphragm separately?

Thanks