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What is the difference between a skipped-floor system and a system with all floors restrained?

April 26, 2017difference floors restrained skipped-floor system

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What is the difference between a skipped-floor system and a system with all floors restrained?

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Basically, a skipped-floor system is one where there is not a restraint (bearing plate and nut) at each floor level where the overturning forces can be transferred into the tiedown system. View this animation to see more information about the difference between a skipped-floor system and a system with all floors restrained.