blocked diaphragm
blocked diaphragm
(OP)
What other ways are there to satisfy the blocked diaphragm requirements other than framing? For example, can tongue and groove plywood or these "clips" be used to get the higher capacities of blocked diaphragms without all the expense of additional framing members? Everytime I put a blocked diaphragm requiredment on my drawings, I catch h.... from the contractor.






RE: blocked diaphragm
Contact the APA and they will give you the best advice on this matter.
253-620-7400
RE: blocked diaphragm
see:http://www.steelframingalliance.com/pubs/shear.pdf