In plane shear wall offset and new ASCE7-10 commentary
In plane shear wall offset and new ASCE7-10 commentary
(OP)
I have a soft story upgrade project (wood framing) including the in plane shear wall offset design. Based on ASCE7-10 3rd print, it indicates I don't have to design the connections with overstrength factor, but for sure the BEAM and column need to be designed with overstrength factor. However, our local DBI plan checker told me I had to design the connection with the Omega factor, and I told him my interpretation of the new ASCE7-10 commentary was the connection doesn't need Omega factor, and he refused to read what I highlight here.
What is you opinion on this?
What is you opinion on this?






RE: In plane shear wall offset and new ASCE7-10 commentary
RE: In plane shear wall offset and new ASCE7-10 commentary
I have attached the pic from ASCE 7-10 indicates the lower story connection doesn't need to be designed with Omega. it shows BEAM shear connections to post and tie-down anchor are all designed with Standard load combinations.