Cob: Re: Interior Walls -- Seismic Construction

Sat Jan 25 12:24:30 CST 2003

> Interior walls need not be as thick, unless they are going to be weight bearing for the roof or a loft or such.  

Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that for correct seismic design, the interior walls should be as wide, or at least almost as wide as the exterior walls.  There are two reasons for this:  1)  The interior walls help support the exterior walls and will be unable to do so if they are weaker.  2)  Massive construction allows the walls to resist seismic forces in an earthquake and keep from falling over.  

Robert S. Cascaddan, MBA
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is 
that for correct seismic design, the interior walls should be as wide, or at 
least almost as wide as the exterior walls.  There are two reasons for 
this:  1)  The interior walls help support the exterior walls and will 
be unable to do so if they are weaker.  2)  Massive 
construction allows the walls to resist seismic forces in an 
earthquake and keep from falling over.  </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Robert S. Cascaddan, MBA<BR><A 
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Author of:<BR>Revolutionary Changes Ahead for 
Motorcycling<BR><A 
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Articles:<BR>"Disruptive Technology = Revolutionary 
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Attracting a New Generation of Riders to the Sport 
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