Stick built building
Stick built building
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Got a architect that wants to do 2x6 @ 16" walled building, and then 2x4 girts @ 24 horizontal around the building and then siding.
For stability, do you folks ever use/check siding for shear capacity?
Other options would be metal straping on the 2x4 wall to "X" brace.
What other options would I have?
For stability, do you folks ever use/check siding for shear capacity?
Other options would be metal straping on the 2x4 wall to "X" brace.
What other options would I have?






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I don't like it, I think I would have special detailing for the bracing too
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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I generally keep the shear to about 100 plf if possible.
There is a reference "1996 diaphragm test" that I have used.
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It's a storage building for a hardware store
No drywall
XR250-do you use metal strap bracing, or look at the siding capacity?
This would be my first design of this type, my first thought is stealing on the inside and ignore any capacity from siding
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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Just the siding. Pay attention to the bottom purlin as it acts as a collector that needs to have its load dumped out into the discrete poles or into the slab (if one exists)
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Duh, just re-read the post and it is a stud framed building so the bottom purlin would not be an issue.
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That would function as bracing before the siding goes on. Need to consider stability during construction also!
Could also use 1x for the girts, only has to span 16".
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I am not a big fan of let-in bracing . Not enough nail area to do much.
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I'd like to chase down a copy. Can you provide any more information? I know of the 1996 cantilevered diaphragm testing program but not the results with respect to capacities.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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And if this is 29 gage siding, forget the siding capacity and go with the strapping regardless of any rating. The stuff crumples if you look at it wrong.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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It was published by NFBA (national frame builders assn.) http://www.nfba.org/index.php
Should be able to get a copy from them. if not, let me know and I can mail you mine for you to copy and mail back.
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We need to connect off site and I can get you what you need.
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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I've also posted an excerpt from the 1999 NFBA Post-frame design manual that has the diaphragm test results.
RE: Stick built building
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.