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R602.10.3.1 Adjustment of Length of Braced Panels
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When story height (H), measured in feet, exceeds 10 feet (3048 mm), in accordance with Section R301.3, the minimum length of braced wall panels specified in Section R602.10.3 shall be increased by a factor H/10. See Table R602.10.3.1. Interpolation is permitted.
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
| SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY AND WIND SPEED |
BRACING METHOD |
HEIGHT OF BRACED WALL PANEL | ||||
| 8 ft | 9 ft | 10 ft | 11 ft | 12 ft | ||
| SDC A, B, C, D0, D1 and D2 Wind speed < 110 mph |
DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS and Method GB when double sided |
4' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 4' - 5" | 4' - 10" |
| Method GB, single sided | 8' - 0" | 8' - 0" | 8' - 0" | 8' - 10" | 9' - 8" | |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
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