Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
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Hello,
I am trying to find some literature about taking some sort of shear reduction capacity if there are holes in the sheathing of the shear wall for mechanical units. Originally we were just going to have them block around the holes, but the mechanical piping veers vertically through the top plate so it is not always possible to do the blocking. Does anybody have any options to remedy this? Is there a capacity reduction required? Any links to literature would be appreciated. Thanks for your help.
I am trying to find some literature about taking some sort of shear reduction capacity if there are holes in the sheathing of the shear wall for mechanical units. Originally we were just going to have them block around the holes, but the mechanical piping veers vertically through the top plate so it is not always possible to do the blocking. Does anybody have any options to remedy this? Is there a capacity reduction required? Any links to literature would be appreciated. Thanks for your help.






RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
What is the diameter of the piping and the current stud size?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
A 6" diameter pipe will not even fit in a 2X6 wall... The mechanical is going to have to give a little here too to make this thing work.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
RE: Holes in shearwall sheathing for Mechanical piping
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering