Thanks to all for the info.
Regards,
Larry
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:45:27 -0400
> From: lrhauer@earthlink.net
> To: seaint@seaint.org
> Subject: Frictin to Resist Seismic Forces
>
> I am hoping that someone can reference the IBC, CBC, or ASCE section that disallows using friction as a means of resisting seismic forces, (Seismc Design Category "E"). I am responsible for designing anchorage of equipment to existing concrete pads and the supplier of the equipment is from Texas where, I guess, it is common to use a friction type "clamp" to secure the equipment rail to the concrete surface. At least that is what their drawings show. I want to tell them we need a "positive" connection- i.e. anchor bolts through the rails.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Larry Hauer S.E.
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