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  1. BTL

    Double top plate on stud wall

    L/480 is an ok starting point but for 29-ft, that is 3/4-in live load of deflection and over 1-in total load deflection. If there is tile, you probably want to go at least L/600 lest the tile crack. Furthermore, if this is over a crawlspace (or another area where there is no directly attached...
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    Quality Assurance of Structural Plans

    thanks strucguy - i'll check it out
  3. BTL

    Quality Assurance of Structural Plans

    Eng-Tips has a very helpful Quality Assurance Checklist in the FAQ section of the website... http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=229 However, it is tailored to the UBC 94 & 97. Does anyone have a good checklist reference for the IBC (2006)?

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