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The net axial force, shear, or bending moment imposed on a cross section of a structural component.
Industry:Construction
The maximum axial force, shear force, or moment that can be resisted by a component.
Industry:Construction
In contrast to running bond, usually a placement of units such that the head joints in successive courses are aligned vertically.
Industry:Construction
Using a standard penetration test (ASTM Test D1586), the number of blows of a 140- pound hammer falling 30 inches required to drive a standard 2-inch-diameter sampler a distance of 12 inches.
Industry:Construction
A moment frame system that meets the special requirements for frames as defined in seismic provisions for new construction.
Industry:Construction
A wall or infill panel with openings not exceeding 5% of the wall surface area.
The maximum length or height of an opening in a solid wall must not exceed 10% of the wall width or story height. Openings in a solid wall or infill panel must be located within the middle 50% of a wall length and story height, and must not be contiguous with adjacent openings.
Industry:Construction
A masonry unit whose net crosssectional area in every plane parallel to the bearing surface is 75% or more of the gross cross-sectional area in the same plane.
Industry:Construction
A bolted joint in which slip resistance of the connection is required.
Industry:Construction
An approach, applicable to some types of buildings and Rehabilitation Objectives, in which analyses of the entire building’s response to earthquake hazards are not required.
Industry:Construction
Reduction in the dimensions of wood due to a decrease of moisture content.
Industry:Construction
