Log Structures Lateral Design
Log Structures Lateral Design
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Does anyone know if log walls have been addressed in IBC in reguards to lateral design (Seismic and wind). I don't see anything in table 12.14-1 in the seismic section for logs? Am I missing it?






RE: Log Structures Lateral Design
I have done these structures for years and would conservatively use resisting system A14, "Light framed walls with shear panels of other materials", giving an R of 2, which I believe to be way too low, but than is what is available.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Log Structures Lateral Design
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RE: Log Structures Lateral Design
RE: Log Structures Lateral Design
I analyze these structures as shear resisting structures, relying on the pins and rods to resist the shear in lateral bearing on the logs. Works for me.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering