There are three code modifications proposed for the 2015 IRC related to the deck lateral load anchor detail and provisions. (2012 IRC: R507.2.3) (proposals: RB260, RB262, RB263)
Recent testing by Washington State University reveals answers regarding the ability of band joists and ledgers to resist lateral loads. I’ve put together a video on the subject.
This 13-minute video covers the past, present and future of deck lateral loads. It describes how the provisions got in the code, how they affect the industry, and the results from the recent studies. (as best a 13-minute video can do, so see the links below)
[video=youtube;nP6QzyxZgAw]
If you’d like to read the entire research report yourself, use the links below. I highly encourage a subscription to Wood Design Focus and reading these articles yourself.
Wood Design Focus: Forest Products Society
Editorial of articles: http://www.forestprod.org/buy_publications/resources/july2013/Wood%20Design%20Focus%2023,%20Number%202%20Bender. pdf
Information about other deck proposals for the 2015 IRC: www.nadra.org/code
If you will be attending the public comment hearings in Atlantic City this October, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you
Recent testing by Washington State University reveals answers regarding the ability of band joists and ledgers to resist lateral loads. I’ve put together a video on the subject.
This 13-minute video covers the past, present and future of deck lateral loads. It describes how the provisions got in the code, how they affect the industry, and the results from the recent studies. (as best a 13-minute video can do, so see the links below)
[video=youtube;nP6QzyxZgAw]
Wood Design Focus: Forest Products Society
Editorial of articles: http://www.forestprod.org/buy_publications/resources/july2013/Wood%20Design%20Focus%2023,%20Number%202%20Bender. pdf
Information about other deck proposals for the 2015 IRC: www.nadra.org/code
If you will be attending the public comment hearings in Atlantic City this October, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you