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Hello fellow engineers! I would like to get an interpretation on how to define Horizontal irregularity #5 - Nonparallel system per ASCE 7-16, Table 12.3-1. Per the table, "Nonparallel system irregularity is defined to exist where vertical lateral force-resisting elements are not parallel to ...

Great! Agree on the applications of loads. The follow-up question would be, is it required to be analyzed using 3D model per ASCE 7-16, 12.7.3? 12.7.3 states that for horizontal irregularity 1a, 1b, 4, and 5, a 3D model is required; the only exception is provided for a flexible diaphragm structure ...

Hello fellow engineers! I would like to get an interpretation on how to define Horizontal irregularity #5 - Nonparallel system per ASCE 7-16, Table 12.3-1. Per the table, "Nonparallel system irregularity is defined to exist where vertical lateral force-resisting elements are not parallel to ...