Wall Bracing II: Certification Quiz

Once you have passed and submitted the quiz, you will receive your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what constitutes a braced wall panel
  • Learn steps to determine the required length of bracing for wind and seismic
  • Learn the twelve code prescribed intermittent bracing methods and the four continuous bracing methods
  • Understand the adjustment factors for wind and seismic bracing lengths
  • Determine required length of bracing and placement requirements

 

1. How many bracing methods are listed in the International Residential Code?
2. The continuous sheathing method for braced wall panels (BWP) have the following benefits:
3. Fastening requirements for BWPs are:
4. BWP method variation within a BWL is permitted:
5. The wind requirements for defining the amount of bracing required per BWL are:
6. Structures in Seismic Design Category A must meet the following:
7. The Seismic Table uses the following variable when defining the amount of bracing required per BWL:
8. What is the maximum spacing between BWPs?
9. BWPs may be offset how far from the BWL?
10. Story height is defined as: