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Cantilever Flexible Steel Diaphragm

Thread starter haynewp
Start date Jan 11, 2006

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Jan 11, 2006

haynewp

Structural

Does anyone know of any code prescribed limits on using a metal deck horizontal diaphragm as a cantilever? For instance, a steel deck on a box type building with open front and 3 shear walls. I believe there are limits imposed on cantilevering flexible wood diaphragms generated from earthquake faliures but I have not come across any limitations for steel deck diaphragms specifically.