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Code Corner: What the IBC Doesn’t Say About Special Inspections

Did you know? While the International Building Code (IBC) does not include explicit special inspection

Code Corner: Wall Plate Bracing Gets a Closer Look

The current IBC prescriptive requirements for bracing wall plates in light-frame wood construction are found

Code Corner: Can I always use gross section properties for structural analysis of reinforced concrete?

No. A common misconception is that gross section properties are sufficient to accurately represent the

Code Corner: Risk Category Structures for Tornado Loads

Why are Risk Category I and II structures not required to be designed for tornado

Code Corner: Multi-bolt Wood Connection & Ductile Behavior

My multi-bolt wood connection will surely have ductile behavior; I only need to check yield