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    Tipping force of Wind

    Thanks for the replies. My biggest issue came when placing the concentrated wind load properly for determining tipping oment of wind. I applied to top of wall and I see it should have been at middle. This wall will be tied into slab below with #5 rebar. The wall also will have a double cage of...
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    Tipping force of Wind

    I checked the forum for help first... The thread you posted just takes me to main board that I searched... Also the wall is freestanding... it can be assumed to not be tied in on any side or top and is resting on a flat concrete surface. Thanks!
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    Tipping force of Wind

    I have a pretty basic question but i have hit a road block. I have a concrete wall that is 14'Lx1'Wx7'T that is sitting on another reinforced concrete slab. Using IBC 2009 for my region the Basic Wind Speed for design is: 90 mph (normal to wall surface). With this the Wind Pressure is...

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