The purpose of this Engineering Practice is to define a test method for determination of the in-plane strength and stiffness of a metal-clad wood-frame diaphragm assembly. The design values determined by this method shall be used in accordance with ANSI/ASAE EP484 or other acceptable standards to design buildings or structural systems to resist in-plane shear forces.
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Published:
02/01/2014
Pages:
12
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1 file , 580 KB
Language:
English