Gable-End Wall Stability in Florida Hurricane Regions, 10-Year Review: Post-Hurricane Andrew (1992) to Florida Building Code (2002)
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Current reinforced masonry wall construction design practice in residential gable ends was reviewed for compliance with the Standard Building Code and ASCE 7-93 wind provisions. The investigation team reviewed 31 residential structures built in the state of Florida after Hurricane Andrew (1992) and before adoption of the Florida Building Code (2002). The existing bracing techniques used to support the gable-end wall were found inadequate to resist wind-induced suction forces defined according to the applicable building codes. The controlling parameters were the spacing of reinforcing pilaster columns and the methods of lateral support along the top of the masonry wall system. The investigation led in part to revisions in the Florida Building Code with respect to the lateral bracing of gable-end wall systems.
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Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 10 • Issue 2 • June 2004
Pages: 45 - 52
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 1, 2002
Accepted: Dec 2, 2003
Published online: May 14, 2004
Published in print: Jun 2004
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