EPSTR
Structural
- Aug 17, 2002
- 7
Using the 2000 IBC code and current NDS standards.
Can built-up 2x members be substituted for the situations where a 3x member is required per code to achieve the allowable shearwall design values?
i.e. (2)2x6 studs in place of a 3x...
this would ofcourse assume that the built-up studs are properly connected.
any suggestions or interpretations of the code commentary would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Can built-up 2x members be substituted for the situations where a 3x member is required per code to achieve the allowable shearwall design values?
i.e. (2)2x6 studs in place of a 3x...
this would ofcourse assume that the built-up studs are properly connected.
any suggestions or interpretations of the code commentary would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you