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Increase in Allowable Shear in presence of Seismic Load

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kapilengtips

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Mar 31, 2010
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Hi,

Am I allowed to increase the allowable shear stress for weld sizing (0.3*Sut and 0.4*Sy) if my load combination includes Seismic Load per AISC.

If yes, what is the increase factor ?

Thanks,

Kapil
 
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