Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Re: Wind Uplift on Footings

Check 1621.1, 2nd paragraph.

Neil Moore, SE, SECB

At 12:57 PM 11/20/2007, you wrote:
>Am I hallucinating or is there a provision in the UBC for a F.S.>1.5 against
>uplift?
>
>For some reason, I can't find that requirement. I found it for sliding and
>overturning relative to retaining walls, but not uplift on footings. I'm
>reviewing shop drawings for a lightweight shade structure.
>
>TIA,
>
>T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
>ALLEN DESIGNS
>Consulting Structural Engineers
>
>
>
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