Blow Out Wall - Coastal
Blow Out Wall - Coastal
(OP)
Has anyone specified nailing requirements for the blow-out walls on the lower level of a pile foundation structure on the coast? The walls are non-structural but am being told attachment of walls to piles requires specification per Code / FEMA (15 psf mentioned as design pressure?).






RE: Blow Out Wall - Coastal
However, here are three documents (free .pdf downloads) that, when used together should provide enough information for you to make reasonable calculations for a nailing schedule
FEMA Technical Bulletin 9/99, "Design & Construction Guidance For Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings"
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job15.pdf
American Wood Council Technical Report 12, "General Dowel Equations For Calculating Lateral Connection Values"
http://www.awc.org/pdf/tr12.pdf
Forest Products Laboratory "Wood As An Engineering Material", Chapter 7 Fastenings
http://ww
Best Wishes