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Intersecting walls

The effective flange width of masonry shear walls is 6x the thickness of the wall. Which of the following methods are permitted to connect the web to flanges of a masonry shear wall that uses running bond?
A. use 24" long metal straps @ 16" o.c. vertically in grouted cells at the intersection
B. connect web to flanges with bond beams @ 4'-0" o.c. vertical max and grouting
C. lap the running bond in a "T" geometry over the common intersection
D. all of the above
E. none of the above

AnswerD. all of the above - are permitted methods.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Reference note: Although a line drawing from the ACI 530-92 Commentary is the source for at least one sample question in NCARB's current exam guide for Structural Systems, IBC 2006 references ACI 530-05 and I have not been able to confirm whether this illustration is still contained in the standard applicable to this exam.

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