IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
(OP)
Hello everyone,
I've been pushed (once again) by our local concrete contractor to allow a basement wall to be built according to IBC minimums (Tables 1805.1(1) through 1805.5 (5).
1805.5 states that the tables may be used when the top and bottom of the wall is laterally supported.
With a building 80 feet long, 30 feet deep and a walk-out basement, I say the floor does not constitute "lateral support" but would love to find a definitive code reference.
Is there an IBC white paper or something that anyone is aware of. I'm tired of having this argument!
Thanks all.
I've been pushed (once again) by our local concrete contractor to allow a basement wall to be built according to IBC minimums (Tables 1805.1(1) through 1805.5 (5).
1805.5 states that the tables may be used when the top and bottom of the wall is laterally supported.
With a building 80 feet long, 30 feet deep and a walk-out basement, I say the floor does not constitute "lateral support" but would love to find a definitive code reference.
Is there an IBC white paper or something that anyone is aware of. I'm tired of having this argument!
Thanks all.
RE: IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
RE: IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
Presently, outside of tolerable diaphragm deflections, I do not see a problem with using the diaphragm for wall restraint.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"
RE: IBC 1805.5 "Lateral Support"