Live load reduction factors are a function of the area associated with the loads acting on a member. In calculating the reduction for a given load, ...
The most common example is a discontinuous shear wall or braced frame. The element is not continuous to the foundation but stops at an upper level. ...
The roof deck is the roofing material between the structural components (the trusses and joists) and the insulation and weatherproofing layers (roof ...
