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  1. archengineer

    CMU Wall Anchrage Part 2

    UBC Section 1633.2.8.1, part 5, states that strength design forces for steel wall elements of wall anchorage systems shall be 1.4 times the forces otherwise required. Does this apply to Allowable stress design as well? Why make the distinction of strength design? Do you think this apply to...
  2. archengineer

    CMU Wall Anchorage

    I am in seismic zone 3 and am confused about the requirements for CMU wall anchorage. UBC section 1611.4 requires a minimum seismic ultimate force of 280 plf to be substituted for design force E for all concrete and masonry walls. That would indicate to me that the force acts at a location...

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