WoodWorks software has automatic wind and seismic load generators. Here's a link for more information:
http://www.woodworks-software.com/whatsnew/Feature2002.phtml
HTH
Another requirement that seems to be mostly ignored around here is UBC Table 7-B, Footnote 18 - "The design stress of studs shall be reduced to 78 percent of allowable F'c with the maximum not greater than 78 percent of the calculated stress with studs having a slenderness ratio le/d of...
These span tables and adjustment factors are taken directly from AF&PA's Wood Frame construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2001 Edition. There is a Commentary to the WFCM that shows example problems for each of the tables. It will give an idea of the assumptions made for...
Adam,
The 1995 WFCM is referenced in all major model building codes in the U.S. including:
» 2000 IBC International Building Code: 2308.2.1 for winds > 100 mph (3 sec. gust)
» 2000 IRC International Residential Code: 301.2.1.1
» Currently adopted in 1997 SBCCI Standard Building Code
» 1999...
AF&PA's Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Table 2.11 calculates loadbearing wall loads (for wall studs and headers) from snow or live loads using the following multiple level reduction approach based on LRFD procedures:
(1.6L + 0.5S)/1.6 or
(0.5L + 1.6S)/1.6...
Here are some items which should be considered when determining the strength and shear properties for double top plates
1) Both of the plates will resist the applied loads. Moment of Inertia for this case will be the sum of the upper and lower top plate. While some friction exists between the...
Here's an article that might save you the expense of testing. Grading agencies, like the one list in this article could provide visual inpection and certification of the logs.
Also, the ASTM standard for logs is shown below. The problem with testing is that you need a much larger sample size...
AF&PA's Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, SBC High Wind Edition, Table 3B contains shear capacities for 5/8" lumber sheathing attached straight and diagonally. Visit http://www.awc.org/Standards/wfcm.html for more information.
The 1997 Uniform Building Code...
If you plan to do wood design, you should evaluate a free demo of WoodWorks® Software. It has automatic wind load generation capabilities that should be very useful for you in Florida.
http://www.woodworks-software.com
HTH
