Masonry walls not part of the lateral-force-resisting system
Masonry walls not part of the lateral-force-resisting system
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ACI 530 seismic design suggests that non-shear walls are to be separated from shear walls t "so that the vertical and lateral forces are not imparted". How do I separate interior masonry walls from adjacent exterior walls?
I am in SDC B, IBC 09, single story with basement 120'x40' building.
I am in SDC B, IBC 09, single story with basement 120'x40' building.






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