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MARDO

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Jun 1, 2016
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How to calculate the seismic lateral reaction of a cantilever hollow concrete block partition wall.

Seismic data:

Spectral response acceleration % of g
.2 sec 105
1 sec 34
 
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Assuming you are in a jurisdiction that uses it, you need to apply sections 13.3 to 13.5 of ASCE 7-10. If that is beyond you then you need to contract with a licensed structural engineer. Please note this assumes that the wall is absolutely non-structural.
 
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