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A shear wall panel is installed but the specified edge nailing is missing at panel edges. What is the issue?

Correct Answer

B) The intended lateral-load connection is incomplete.

The specified edge fastening participates in shear transfer. Missing fastening leaves the intended lateral-load connection incomplete; it does not establish a new allowable capacity. Source: https://www2.strongtie.com/webapps/sitebuiltshearwalldesigner/

Answer Options
A
The wall automatically gains capacity because fewer fasteners split the wood.
B
The intended lateral-load connection is incomplete.
C
The missing nails eliminate the need for hold-downs.
D
Field nailing alone always replaces specified edge nailing.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The specified edge fastening participates in shear transfer. Missing fastening leaves the intended lateral-load connection incomplete; it does not establish a new allowable capacity. Source: https://www2.strongtie.com/webapps/sitebuiltshearwalldesigner/

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