Partition wall loads
Partition wall loads
(OP)
I was asked to review partition walls for an equine clinic in process of being built. The walls are 2x4 and 2x6 at 16" o/c (SPF No. 2), 10'-4" heigh, unblocked. Originally the top of the walls were unbraced. The owner asked the contractor to provide bracing, which was installed (the bracing mostly ties walls to walls - very little tie-ins to exterior walls or roof framing). The owner feels the walls still shake too much - especially when the heavy metal frame doors are being shut. In the braced walls it is clear that the movement is due to the deflection of the jambs. So I working on a jamb reinforcement detail.
Is anyone aware of code requirements for door loads?
This being an equine (horse :) ) clinic - how much load will a horse exert on walls?
Is anyone aware of code requirements for door loads?
This being an equine (horse :) ) clinic - how much load will a horse exert on walls?






RE: Partition wall loads
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It appears that these partition walls would have to carry the lateral loads of heavy doors. What is the weight of these doors? Do these walls extend to the roof?
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But comparing people to horses is like apples to oranges. Or watermelons to pumpkins.
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I will discuss this with the owner...
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