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  1. HSBNOLA

    f'm v mortar strength

    thanks for the responses.
  2. HSBNOLA

    f'm v mortar strength

    No matter what the assembly strength (f'm) is, is the mortar (if type s) always 1,800 psi, per ASTM C270? f'm = 3,000 psi uses a significantly less mortar strength - seems odd at first glance.
  3. HSBNOLA

    ASCE 7-10 v Saffir-Simpson

    Thanks for the response. To be clear this is a review of an existing building, not a new design. The owner wants to know what category hurricane their building is good for, i.e. when to evacuate and when to stay. Presume the building was designed per ASCE 7-05. Per table C6-2 we would say...
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    ASCE 7-10 v Saffir-Simpson

    We are reviewing a building here in New Orleans for wind. The owner would like us to tell them what their building is rated for in terms of Hurricane Category. From the Windspeed by Location Website you can see: ASCE 7-10 Risk Category 2 - 144 mph MRI 50 year - 108 mph MRI 100 year -...
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