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2109.2.3 Allowable Stress
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The allowable compressive stress based on gross cross-sectional area of adobe shall not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
Bolt values shall not exceed those set forth in Table 2109.2.3.1.
ALLOWABLE SHEAR ON BOLTS IN ADOBE MASONRY
| DIAMETER OF BOLTS (inches) | MINIMUM EMBEDMENT (inches) | SHEAR (pounds) |
| 1/2 | — | — |
| 5/8 | 12 | 200 |
| 3/4 | 15 | 300 |
| 7/8 | 18 | 400 |
| 1 | 21 | 500 |
| 11/8 | 24 | 600 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.448 N.
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