The Story Behind the 2009 IRC Wall Bracing Provisions (Part 2: New Wind Bracing Requirements)

Article Author

Jay H. Crandell, P.E. and Zeno Martin, P.E

Article Publish Date

1 March 2009

This article documents the development of a rational and quantitative wall bracing analysis approach for resisting wind loads. The efforts have led to new wall bracing provisions in the 2009 IRC for wind.

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