Thanks, your response does help. I have been reading more, and it seems like if I ignore it, I will need to design it as a member not designed as part of the seismic force resisting system.
Do you have any specific reference on why you would ignore it? I am looking for a definitive case when I...
Hi, first time poster, long time reader.
I have a question related to special reinforced concrete shear walls (SDC D) and coupling beams. Here are my questions:
1. If I have a single story RC wall, with a single opening in it, is the portion of wall above the opening considered a coupling...
