There is a limit of 490plf. Above that they are not allowed.
Jason
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Allen [mailto:t.w.allen@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:36 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: Perforated shear walls
Even in high seismic regions?
T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
Consulting Structural Engineers
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-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Mayer [mailto:doug.mayer@taylorteter.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:11 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: Perforated shear walls
Yes.
Doug Mayer, SE
Structural Engineer
From: Jeff Smith [mailto:jeffsmith7@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:04 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Perforated shear walls
I have never designed perforated shearwalls before and I am reviewing section 2305.3 of the 2007 CBC and the 2005 AWC design examples. Do understand correctly that a perforated shear wall meeting the requirements and subject to adjustment factors, can be designed with only end wall holdowns and no force transfer detailing around openings?
Jeff
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