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Can both wythes be used to resist design loads?

April 26, 2017design loads RESIST Used

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Can both wythes be used to resist design loads?

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Both wythes, acting independently, can be used to resist wind loads. Only one wythe should be used to resist vertical loading (such as roof or floor loading). This is usually the interior (thicker) wythe but the exterior wythe can also be used.