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R606.12.2.3.3 Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Shear Walls

Residential Code 2018 of Kansas > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.3 Design of Elements Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System > R606.12.2.3.3 Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Shear Walls
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Vertical reinforcement of not less than one No. 4 bar shall be provided at corners, within 16 inches (406 mm) of each side of openings, within 8 inches (203 mm) of each side of movement joints, within 8 inches (203 mm) of the ends of walls, and at a maximum spacing of 10 feet (3048 mm).
Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of not less than two wires of W1.7 spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm); or bond beam reinforcement of not less than one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be provided. Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided at the bottom and top of wall openings and shall extend not less than 24 inches (610 mm) nor less than 40 bar diameters past the opening; continuously at structurally connected roof and floor levels; and within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top of walls.

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