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    Wind Load in ICC - Possible Error?

    ICC (2003) Section 1609.2 - Definition for EFFECTIVE WIND AREA is nearly the same as the definition in the ASCE-7-02 - Section 6.2 except for the ICC refers to the Tables 1909.6.2.1(2) and 1609.6.2.1(3) where the ASCE-7-02 refers to Figures 6-11 through 6-17. Both refer to the product GCp. The...
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    Heavy Live Load Reduction

    The ICC (2000, 2003) states that if you have a minimum live load of over 100 lbs/sf you can not reduce it, except only for columns (then it is a reduction of 20%). A study guide interprets this to only apply to storage facilities. In an example, they present a library building with a live load...

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