Over 180 of the most frequently asked questions on the 2003 International Building Code structural provisions. Plus more than 70 illustrations and figures!

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• What is the difference between a deck and a balcony?
• What does "minimum dead load likely to be in place during a design wind event" mean?
• When are seismic maps not allowed to be used?
• Does the redundancy factor apply to the design of diaphragms, collectors and foundations?
• When is masonry construction required to be solid grouted?
• What is an undercut fastener?
• When is concrete exposed to sulfate-containing solutions?
• What does "designated seismic system" mean?
• When are concrete piers required to have transverse reinforcement?
• How many nails can be overdriven before the integrity of a shear wall is compromised?