a. For design to resist seismic forces, shear wall height-width ratios greater than 2:1, but not exceeding 31/2:1, are permitted provided the allowable shear values in Table 2306.4.1 are multiplied by 2w/h.
b. Ratio shown is for unblocked construction. Height-to-width ratio is permitted to be 2:1 where the wall is installed as blocked construction in accordance with Section 2306.4.5.1.2.

 

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