2006 International Building Code

SECTION 2305 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LATERAL-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEMS

2305.3.5 Shear wall height definition. The height of a shear wall, h, shall be defined as:

1. The maximum clear height from the top of the foundation to the bottom of the diaphragm framing above; or

2. The maximum clear height from the top of the diaphragm to the bottom of the diaphragm framing above [see Figure 2305.3.5(a)].

2305.3.5.1 Perforated shear wall segment height definition. The height of a perforated shear wall segment, h, shall be defined as specified in Section 2305.3.5 for shear walls.

2305.3.5.2 Force transfer shear wall pier height definition. The height, h, of a wall pier in a shear wall with openings designed for force transfer around openings shall be defined as the clear height of the pier at the side of an opening [see Figure 2305.3.5(b)].

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