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For plans with engineered lateral-load-resisting elements, how should we apply the use of “drag struts” or “collectors” to load-resisting elements such as shear walls or frames?

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For plans with engineered lateral-load-resisting elements, how should we apply the use of “drag struts” or “collectors” to load-resisting elements such as shear walls or frames?

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Plans with non-prescriptive (engineered) lateral-load-resisting elements must show sufficient load-transfer mechanism detail to provide a continuous load path. This may include drag struts, collectors, and blocking and strapping at re-entrant corners.

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