Wall Bracing IV: Wall Bracing in High Seismic Regions Quiz

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

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a basic understanding of residential building code wall bracing design procedure.
  • Appreciate the additional residential building code limitations on buildings located in high seismic regions.
  • Recognize the additional structural requirements for buildings designed in high seismic regions with the residential code.
  • Understand how to mix wall bracing methods when designing in a high seismic region with the residential building code.

 

1. Buildings designed for seismic load per the IRC can include buildings located in _____.
2. When in SDC D0 or higher, the designer must check the building for which loads?
3. Braced Wall Panels (BWPs) above are allowed to overhang a wall opening below if ___.
4. Roof and ceiling loads are limited to ____ psf in high seismic regions.
5. A building in SDC E may be reclassified as SDC D2 if ____.
6. When using the gypsum board wall bracing method on a single side of the wall, how much of the actual wall length contributes to meeting your total required length?
7. Which type of wall bracing is ONLY allowed on the topmost story in high seismic zones?
8. How far away from a physical braced wall line can a braced wall panel be?
9. Any portion of a wall along a braced wall line shall be permitted to angle out of plane for a maximum diagonal length of ____ feet?
10. In SDC D0-D2 I can mix the following bracing types:
11. Overturning is resisted by foundations due to:
12. Where are continuous footings required in a one-story home in seismic design categories D0, D1 and D2 when both plan dimensions are ≤ 50’?
13. Plate washers are required at the foundation sill plate anchor bolts where approved anchor straps are used. The minimum size of the plate washer shall be:
14. Which statement below concerning cripple walls is false?
15. For SDC D2 which of the following statements are true per Table R602.10.3(3)?