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[ICE]

Is this what the engineer had in mind?

 

[mark handler]

So much for the structural integrity of that 4x

 

[MtnArch]

The structural integrity is fine ... above the bolts!

Too bad it's swiss cheese below the top bolt!!

 

[Builder Bob]

Need to really look at the structural plans..... Don't think a sane Engineer would ever specify two HD's on the same post/column/corner.

 

[brudgers]

Need to really look at the structural plans..... Don't think a sane Engineer would ever specify two HD's on the same post/column/corner.

That's funny. I once saw an engineer specify #9 @ 1" O.C. for the bearing plate of a precast beam.

 

[KZQuixote]

Is this what the engineer had in mind?

I was the superintendent on the RiverPointe building in Bend in the mid 80's. The structural plans called for two identical hold downs on a dozen six by six corner studs. That's how I did it. Everybody seemed happy with it.

Course, times were simpler then.

Bill

 

[Inspector Gift]

It works.

Think about it. If you still can't accept it, explain why it doesn't work, and cite the code section(s). Otherwise, let it be.

:^ )

 

[Builder Bob]

The strenght of this member would not hold the wind loads required in our jurisidiction - not with the 4x8 looking like swiss cheese.

 

[David Henderson]

Would have to see the plans, but I'm going to assume that each wall has it's own anchorage

 

[north star]

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What about Section R403.1.6, from the `06 IRC?

"R403.1.6 Foundation anchorage.....When braced wall panels are supported directly

on continuous foundations, the wall wood sill plate or cold-formed steel bottom track

shall be anchored to the foundation in accordance with this section.

The wood sole plate at exterior walls on monolithic slabs and wood sill plate shall be

anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced a maximum of 6 feet (1829 mm) on

center............There shall be a minimum of two bolts per plate section with one bolt located

not more than 12 inches (305 mm) or less than seven bolt diameters from each end

of the plate section........In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, anchor bolts shall

be spaced at 6 feet (1829mm) on center and located within 12 inches (305 mm) of the

ends of each plate section at interior braced wall lines when required by Section

R602. 10.9 to be supported on a continuous foundation.........Bolts shall be at least ½ inch

(13 mm) in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches (178 mm) into masonry or

concrete..........Interior bearing wall sole plates on monolithic slab foundation shall be

positively anchored with approved fasteners.........A nut and washer shall be tightened on

each bolt of the plate........Sills and sole plates shall be protected against decay and

termites where required by Sections R3 19 and R320..........Cold-formed steel framing

systems shall be fastened to the wood sill plates or anchored directly to the foundation

as required in Section R505.3.1 or R603.1.1.

Exceptions:1.........Foundation anchorage, spaced as required to provide equivalent anchorage to

½-inch-diameter (13 mm) anchor bolts.

2........Walls 24 inches (610 mm) total length or shorter connecting offset braced wall

panels shall be anchored to the foundation with a minimum of one anchor bolt located

in the center third of the plate section and shall be attached to adjacent braced wall

panels per Figure R602. 10.5 at corners.

3.........Walls 12 inches (305 mm) total length or shorter connecting offset braced wall

panels shall be permitted to be connected to the foundation without anchor bolts......The

wall shall be attached to adjacent braced wall panels per Figure R602.10.5 at corners.

Me thinks that the inside "hold down" is too close to the sill plate end.

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[KZQuixote]

Me thinks that the inside "hold down" is too close to the sill plate end.

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If it was a hold down designed to hold down that wall/sole plate it would be too close. But if you follow the orange string down to the sole plate you will see the anchor bolt for that wall. It's almost completely hidden by the stud.

Bill

 

[DwightB]

I think the 4 bright bolts split the 4x corner stud, so the 4 dark bolts are there only to hold the two halves together at each bright bolt location. See the split above the strap?

 

[fatboy]

nah, look at the bottom across from the the "dark" bolts, there is a hold down there. If the engineer buys off on it, move on unless your can prove them wrong.