NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures - Volume II: Part 3 Resource Papers (FEMA P-1050-2)
Date Published: January 1, 2015
The NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures - Volume II: Part 3 Resource Papers (FEMA P-1050-2) provides comprehensive guidance on the design and construction of wood-frame and steel deck diaphragms. It includes detailed discussions on the use of wood structural panels, types of framing members, sheathing installation methods, fastening specifications, load paths, and diaphragm boundary elements. The document also addresses the integration of wood floor or roof systems with concrete or masonry walls, and covers design standards such as the National Design Specification (NDS) and Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) standards.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Design & ConstructionTechnical Guidance
Audience
Community OfficialsPublicBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Earthquake
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