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greetings... I would like to verify my interpretation of section 2304.4.1 of IBC 2002 stating that the capacities in table 2306.4.1 (allowable shear for wood structural panel shearwalls) are permitted to be increased by 40 % for wind design. Does it means that sheathing with 15/32 in thk...

If components and cladding formula will be applied to the bracing part, what roof angle will be used in order to get the corresponding wind pressure. (particularly referring to table 1609.6.2.1(2) IBC 2000). The inclination of the bracing as shown in the figure is different with the orientation...

Thanks ERV and CSEllc, but how about the wind load on the bracing?

* * * * * * * * * * 10 FT HEIGHT * * * * *-----* ----------------*-----* 4 FT ROOF DECK I JUST...