
1.1 Governing Design Code & Basis Statements (Engine Cover Module)
| Building Code Basis (B15) | Designed in accordance with the 2025 California Building Code (CBC). |
| Wind Load Basis (B17) | 96 mph under Exposure Category C. |
| Seismic Design Basis (B18) | Seismic Design Category D, utilizing the default Site Class D rating. |
| Soil Bearing Basis (B28) | Assumed minimum allowable soil bearing pressure is 1500 psf (per 2025 CBC Ch.18). Subject to final approval of local Building Dept. ASSUMED — no geotechnical report |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
| Plan Footprint (L × B) | 26'-6" × 19'-6" (26.50 ft × 19.50 ft) |
| Peak Roof Height | 12.25 ft |
| 1st Floor Plate Height | 8.00 ft |
| Allowable Soil Bearing | 1,500 psf ASSUMED — no geotechnical report |
| Assumed Footing (W × D) | 12 in × 18 in |
| Basic Wind Speed V / Exposure | 96 mph · Exp C |
| Site Ground Elevation | 90.0 ft |
| Mapped Spectral SS / S1 | 2.595 g / 0.600 g |
| Design Spectral SDS / SD1 | 1.730 g / 0.980 g |
| R / Ie / SDC | R = 6.5 · Ie = 1.00 · SDC D |
| Governing Seismic Cs | 0.2662 g |
- Connections, anchorage and base plates are by others unless specifically shown in these calculations.
- Software output must be reviewed by the Engineer of Record.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Hold-downs and anchor bolts | Periodic |
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Key plan
Sec. 12 · Shear WallsSchematic — not to scale
3.1 Vertical Loads — Gravity Load Assemblies (ASCE 7-22 Ch. 3 & 4)
| Assembly | Component Take-Downpsf | Dead Loadpsf | Live Loadpsf | Snow Loadpsf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Framing | Comp Roofing: 4 psf · Plywood Sheathing -1/2": 1.5 psf · Roof Framing: 2.5 psf · R-19 Batt Insulation: 2 psf · Gyp. Board: 3 psf · Miscellaneous (Lighting, Mechanical, etc.): 2 psf | 15.0 psf | 20.0 psf | 0.0 psf |
| Vaulted Roof Framing | Comp Roofing: 4 psf · Plywood Sheathing -1/2": 1.5 psf · Roof Framing: 2.5 psf · R-19 Batt Insulation: 2 psf · Gyp. Board: 3 psf · Miscellaneous (Lighting, Mechanical, etc.): 2 psf | 15.0 psf | 20.0 psf | 0.0 psf |
| Ceiling Framing | R-19 Batt Insulation: 2 psf · Gyp. Board: 3 psf | 5.0 psf | 10.0 psf | — |
| Interior Wood Floor Framing | Floor Covering: 4 psf · 3/4" Plywood: 4 psf · Floor Framing: 2 psf · Gyp. Board: 3 psf · Miscellaneous (Lighting, Mechanical, etc.): 2 psf | 15.0 psf | 40.0 psf | — |
| Exterior Wood Frame Walls | Siding: 7 psf · 1/2" Plywood: 1.5 psf · 2x Studs @ 16" o.c.: 1.5 psf · R-19 Batt Insulation: 2 psf · 5/8" Gyp. Board: 3 psf | 15.0 psf | — | — |
| Interior Wood Frame Walls | 2x Studs @16" O.C.: 1.5 psf · Miscellaneous: 2.5 psf · Gyp.Board (Both sides): 6 psf | 10.0 psf | — | — |
3.2 Wood Stud Framing Unit Weight Schedule (@ 16" o.c.)
| Stud Size | Widthin | Depthin | Areasq ft | Linear Wtplf | Unit Wtpsf | Roundedpsf | Total Assemblypsf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x4 | 1.50 in | 3.50 in | 0.0365 | 1.14 plf | 0.85 psf | 1.0 psf | 4.19 psf |
| 2x6 | 1.50 in | 5.50 in | 0.0573 | 1.79 plf | 1.34 psf | 1.5 psf | 4.76 psf |
| 2x8 | 1.50 in | 7.25 in | 0.0755 | 2.36 plf | 1.77 psf | 2.0 psf | 5.26 psf |
| 2x10 | 1.50 in | 9.25 in | 0.0964 | 3.01 plf | 2.25 psf | 2.5 psf | 5.82 psf |
| 2x12 | 1.50 in | 11.25 in | 0.1172 | 3.66 plf | 2.74 psf | 3.0 psf | 6.39 psf |
4.1 Beams
Basis: NDS 2024 ASD; ASCE 7-22 §2.4.1 gravity combinations; simply supported between A/B with optional free overhangs
Dry service, normal temperature. Bracing is as entered below; missing confirmation remains INCOMPLETE. Sawn sizes are nominal; engineered sizes are actual inches per ply. All load and extrema coordinates are from the left member end.
| Roof D | Roof Lr | Roof S | Floor D | Floor L | Exterior wall D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.00 | 20.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 | 40.00 | 15.00 |
| Beam / member | Span A–Bft | Roof / floor / wall trib | Extra D / L / Lr / S / R | Ev / self wt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 · 4X8 DFL#2 | 6.00 | 10.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.000 / Yes |
| B1 · 6X10 DF No.1 | 13.25 | 9.75 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.000 / Yes |
| H2 · 4X10 DFL#2 | 8.00 | 10.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 | 0.000 / Yes |
Ev = 0.2·SDS = 0.346 when enabled; applies only to dead unit loads. Legacy roofLiveOrSnow maps to one case only (S when snow is present without Lr; otherwise Lr), unless explicitly selected.
| Beam | Left / right OHft | Bracing | Grade stamp / classification | TL / LL / roof limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | Fully braced (confirmed) | Auto by dimensions / dimension | L/240 / L/360 / L/240 |
| B1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | Fully braced (confirmed) | Auto by dimensions / beamsStringers | L/240 / L/360 / L/240 |
| H2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | Fully braced (confirmed) | Auto by dimensions / dimension | L/240 / L/360 / L/240 |
D-only (LC1) always participates. L/Lr regional patterns are enabled unless explicitly disabled. Repetitive member, legacy roof and rain options:
H1: Cr requested No; live patterns Enabled; legacy case Auto, extra 0.00 plf; roof rain 0.00 psf; rain CD 1.15 (assumed two months; confirm).
B1: Cr requested No; live patterns Enabled; legacy case Auto, extra 0.00 plf; roof rain 0.00 psf; rain CD 1.15 (assumed two months; confirm).
H2: Cr requested No; live patterns Enabled; legacy case Auto, extra 0.00 plf; roof rain 0.00 psf; rain CD 1.15 (assumed two months; confirm).
| Beam | Ra / Rblb | M / M′allowft-lb | V / V′allowlb | Ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 1,066 / 1,066 | 1,600 / 3,737 | 852 / 3,806 | 0.428 | OK |
| B1 | 2,336 / 2,336 | 7,737 / 11,634 | 2,057 / 7,402 | 0.665 | OK |
| H2 | 1,428 / 1,428 | 2,856 / 5,615 | 1,153 / 4,856 | 0.509 | OK |
| Beam | Governing strength combination | CD / size / CL applied | M max xft | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | LC3a: D+Lr | CD 1.250 · CF 1.300 · CL 1.000 · applied bending factor 1.300 | 3.000 | OK |
| B1 | LC3a: D+Lr | CD 1.250 · CF 1.000 · CL 1.000 · applied bending factor 1.000 | 6.625 | OK |
| H2 | LC3a: D+Lr | CD 1.250 · CF 1.200 · CL 1.000 · applied bending factor 1.200 | 4.000 | OK |
| Beam / support | Length / contact widthin | Required lengthin | Reaction / capacitylb | Cb / F′c⊥psi | Ratio / combo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 / A | 3.00 / 3.50 | 0.49 | 1,066 / 6,563 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.163 / LC3a | OK |
| H1 / B | 3.00 / 3.50 | 0.49 | 1,066 / 6,563 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.163 / LC3a | OK |
| B1 / A | 3.00 / 5.50 | 0.68 | 2,336 / 10,313 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.227 / LC3a | OK |
| B1 / B | 3.00 / 5.50 | 0.68 | 2,336 / 10,313 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.227 / LC3a | OK |
| H2 / A | 3.00 / 3.50 | 0.65 | 1,428 / 6,563 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.218 / LC3a | OK |
| H2 / B | 3.00 / 3.50 | 0.65 | 1,428 / 6,563 | 1.000 / 625 | 0.218 / LC3a | OK |
| Beam | Δ TL / x | Δ LL / x | Δ roof / x | Governing check & combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 0.058 / 0.300 @ 3.000 | 0.000 / 0.200 @ 0.000 | 0.033 / 0.300 @ 3.000 | M · LC3a: D+Lr; TL LC3a |
| B1 | 0.389 / 0.663 @ 6.625 | 0.000 / 0.442 @ 0.000 | 0.215 / 0.663 @ 6.625 | M · LC3a: D+Lr; TL LC3a |
| H2 | 0.089 / 0.400 @ 4.000 | 0.000 / 0.267 @ 0.000 | 0.050 / 0.400 @ 4.000 | M · LC3a: D+Lr; TL LC3a |
Ra/Rb: unfactored D + L + selected Lr/S/R. M/V: governing strength combination. Δ TL: ASD envelope; Δ LL: L patterns; Δ roof: Lr / 0.7S / R envelope. Extrema are solved by the engine across the entire member, including overhangs. For glulam, the applied bending factor is min(CV, CL).
H1 4X8 DFL#2: ratio 0.43 (M) → OK · LC3a: D+Lr · Numeric checks: PASS
B1 6X10 DF No.1: ratio 0.67 (M) → OK · LC3a: D+Lr · Numeric checks: PASS
H2 4X10 DFL#2: ratio 0.51 (M) → OK · LC3a: D+Lr · Numeric checks: PASS
- Exact piecewise elastic extrema; downward load/deflection positive, sagging moment positive.
- D-only always checked; S is ASCE 7-22 strength-level with 0.7 applied once in ASD/service combinations.
- Legacy UDL shear reduction assumes NDS 2024 §3.4.2.2(a) bearing/load-face conditions.
- Reference values: 2024 NDS Supplement, Table 4A, DF-L / No.2 / dimension / PLIB, WWPA.
- Dry service, normal temperature, unincised rectangular edgewise bending assumed. Self-weight density is an explicit legacy assumption; verify project weight.
- Bearing checks cover the beam-side contact only; design the support material and connections separately.
- Exact piecewise elastic extrema; downward load/deflection positive, sagging moment positive.
- D-only always checked; S is ASCE 7-22 strength-level with 0.7 applied once in ASD/service combinations.
- Legacy UDL shear reduction assumes NDS 2024 §3.4.2.2(a) bearing/load-face conditions.
- Reference values: 2024 NDS Supplement, Table 4D, DF-L / No.1 / beamsStringers / PLIB, WWPA.
- Dry service, normal temperature, unincised rectangular edgewise bending assumed. Self-weight density is an explicit legacy assumption; verify project weight.
- Bearing checks cover the beam-side contact only; design the support material and connections separately.
- Exact piecewise elastic extrema; downward load/deflection positive, sagging moment positive.
- D-only always checked; S is ASCE 7-22 strength-level with 0.7 applied once in ASD/service combinations.
- Legacy UDL shear reduction assumes NDS 2024 §3.4.2.2(a) bearing/load-face conditions.
- Reference values: 2024 NDS Supplement, Table 4A, DF-L / No.2 / dimension / PLIB, WWPA.
- Dry service, normal temperature, unincised rectangular edgewise bending assumed. Self-weight density is an explicit legacy assumption; verify project weight.
- Bearing checks cover the beam-side contact only; design the support material and connections separately.
5.1 Posts & Columns
NDS 2024 ASD / ASCE 7-22 gravity. Concentric or supported eccentric wood posts; fasteners and connections require separate design. Nominal snow is reduced once by the engine.
P1 · P1 · B1 end B post
4x4 · DFL#2 · 1 ply · solid · H = 8.00 ft
Actual per-ply section 3.50 × 3.50 in. Self weight: includedInSources; 0.00 lb.
Bracing: axis1: 8 ft, ke 1, Top/bottom positive post cap & base connection; axis2: 8 ft, ke 1, 2x6 wall framing & sheathing restraint
Service: dry, 70 °F, incised no. Eccentricity 0 / 0 in.
Uncombined D / L / Lr / S / R (lb): 1,043.91 / 0.00 / 1,291.88 / 0.00 / 0.00
Governing: D · slenderness-axis1 · DCR 0.549 · Member OK · Bearing OK
NDS 2024 · 2024 NDS Supplement, 4A, DF-L / No.2 / dimension / PLIB, WWPA · 2024; addenda reviewed through 2026-09-17
Bearing P1:top (top): DFL#2, perpendicular, 3.5 × 3.5 in; end distance 0 in.
Bearing P1:bottom (bottom): DFL#2, perpendicular, 3.5 × 3.5 in; end distance 0 in.
| Combination | CD | CP 1 / 2 | P (lb) | P allow (member) (lb) | Checks / governing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+L | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+Lr | 1.250 | 0.301 / 0.301 | 2,335.78 | 7,148.27 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.33 2,336 / 7,148 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 2,336 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.31 2,336 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 2,336 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.31 2,336 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.75Lr | 1.250 | 0.301 / 0.301 | 2,012.81 | 7,148.27 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.28 2,013 / 7,148 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.08 2,013 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.26 2,013 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.08 2,013 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.26 2,013 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.7S | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.525S | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+R | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.75R | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,043.91 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.15 1,044 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.06 1,044 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.14 1,044 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
P2 · P2 · B1 + H2 shared post
4x4 · DFL#2 · 1 ply · solid · H = 8.00 ft
Actual per-ply section 3.50 × 3.50 in. Self weight: includedInSources; 0.00 lb.
Bracing: axis1: 8 ft, ke 1, Pinned-pinned, full height; axis2: 8 ft, ke 1, Pinned-pinned, full height
Service: dry, 70 °F, incised no. Eccentricity 0 / 0 in.
Uncombined D / L / Lr / S / R (lb): 1,671.97 / 0.00 / 2,091.88 / 0.00 / 0.00
Governing: D · slenderness-axis1 · DCR 0.549 · Member OK · Bearing OK
NDS 2024 · 2024 NDS Supplement, 4A, DF-L / No.2 / dimension / PLIB, WWPA · 2024; addenda reviewed through 2026-09-17
Bearing P2:top (top): DFL#2, perpendicular, 3.5 × 3.5 in; end distance 0 in.
Bearing P2:bottom (bottom): DFL#2, perpendicular, 3.5 × 3.5 in; end distance 0 in.
| Combination | CD | CP 1 / 2 | P (lb) | P allow (member) (lb) | Checks / governing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+L | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+Lr | 1.250 | 0.301 / 0.301 | 3,763.84 | 7,148.27 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.53 3,764 / 7,148 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.16 3,764 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.49 3,764 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.16 3,764 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.49 3,764 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.75Lr | 1.250 | 0.301 / 0.301 | 3,240.87 | 7,148.27 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.45 3,241 / 7,148 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.14 3,241 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.42 3,241 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.14 3,241 / 23,773 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.42 3,241 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.7S | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.525S | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+R | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
| D+0.75L+0.75R | 0.900 | 0.400 / 0.400 | 1,671.97 | 6,849.18 | slenderness-axis1 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 slenderness-axis2 OK0.55 27 / 50 ratio · NDS 2024 §3.7.1.3 / §15.3.2.3 axial OK0.24 1,672 / 6,849 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.6.3,3.7.1 / §15.3.2 bearing-top-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-top-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 bearing-bottom-post-end OK0.10 1,672 / 17,116 lb · NDS 2024 §3.10.1.2 bearing-bottom-receiving OK0.22 1,672 / 7,656 lb · NDS 2024 §§3.10.2,3.10.4 |
Post Pad Footings (ASCE 7-22 ASD Bearing · ACI 318-19 §§22.5, 22.6 LRFD Shear)
| Post | Size (B×L×h) | Depth (in) | Gov. ASD Load (incl. pad wt) (lb) | q / q_allow (psf) | Bearing DCR | One-way Vu / φVc (lb) | Punching Vu / φVc (lb) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 18×18×12 in (2.25 ft²) | 18 | D+Lr: 2,673 (338) | 1,188 / 1,500 | 0.792 | 0 / 11,475 (0.000) | 1,844 / 61,200 (0.030) | OK |
| P2 | 24×24×12 in (4.00 ft²) | 18 | D+Lr: 4,364 (600) | 1,091 / 1,500 | 0.727 | 390 / 15,300 (0.026) | 4,015 / 61,200 (0.066) | OK |
6.1 ASCE Hazard Report
7.1 Wind — MWFRS Directional Procedure (ASCE 7-22 Ch. 27)
| Level | zft | Trib Htft | L / B | Kz | qzpsf | WW qGCppsf | LW qhGCppsf | Net ppsf | Line Loadplf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 8.00 ft | 8.25 ft | 1.36 | 0.849 | 19.96 psf | 11.54 psf | -6.18 psf | 17.71 psf | 146.14 plf |
| Level | zft | Trib Htft | L / B | Kz | qzpsf | WW qGCppsf | LW qhGCppsf | Net ppsf | Line Loadplf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 8.00 ft | 8.25 ft | 0.74 | 0.849 | 19.96 psf | 11.54 psf | -7.21 psf | 18.75 psf | 154.69 plf |
8.1 Seismic Cs — Seismic Response Coefficient Cs (ASCE 7-22 §12.8.1)
| Seismic Check / Equation | Code Reference | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Base Response Coefficient Cs,base = SDS / (R / Ie) | ASCE 7-22 Eq. 12.8-2 | 0.2662 g |
| Maximum Upper Bound Cs,max | ASCE 7-22 Eq. 12.8-3 / 12.8-4 | 0.3015 g |
| Minimum Cs,min1 = max(0.044 · SDS · Ie, 0.01) | ASCE 7-22 Eq. 12.8-5 | 0.0761 g |
| Near-Fault Minimum Cs,min2 (S1 ≥ 0.6g: YES) | ASCE 7-22 Eq. 12.8-6 | 0.0462 g |
| Governing Final Seismic Response Coefficient Cs | ASCE 7-22 §12.8.1.1 | 0.2662 g |
9.1 Lateral Load
10.1 Floor Weight — Effective Seismic Weight & Vertical Force Distribution (ASCE 7-22 §12.7.2 & §12.8.3)
| Row / Level | Areasq ft | Qfloor + Qpartpsf | Floor Wtlbs | Trib Wall Htft | Perimft | Wall Wtlbs | Total Level Wtlbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row 6 (A) · Roof | 516.8 | 15.0 + 5.0 psf | 10,335 lbs | 4.00 ft | 92.0 ft | 5,520 lbs | 15,855 lbs |
| Story / Section | hxft | wxlbs | Cvx | Fxlbs | Diaphragm Areasq ft | Unit Seismic Load Qepsf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story 1 · Sec A | 8.00 ft | 15,855 lbs | 1.000 | 4,220 lbs | 516.8 | 8.17 psf |
11.1 Shear Line Tributary Loads (ASCE 7-22 §12.3)
Basis: ASCE 7-22 §12.3 & §12.8 (seismic), Ch. 27 (wind MWFRS); ASD load combinations 0.7E and 0.6W; tributary-area distribution to shear lines.
| Seismic base shear V (Floor Weight) | 4,220 lbs |
| Longitudinal shear lines | A.1, C.1 |
| Transverse shear lines | 1.1, 3.1 |
| Tributary segment rows (long. / tran.) | 2 / 2 |
Shear line totals
| Shear Line | Seismic Elbs | Wind Wlbs | ASD 0.7Elbs | ASD 0.6Wlbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.1 | 2,110 | 1,425 | 1,477 | 855 |
| C.1 | 2,110 | 1,425 | 1,477 | 855 |
| Shear Line | Seismic Elbs | Wind Wlbs | ASD 0.7Elbs | ASD 0.6Wlbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2,110 | 2,050 | 1,477 | 1,230 |
| 3.1 | 2,110 | 2,050 | 1,477 | 1,230 |
Longitudinal governing: seismic Line A.1 = 2,110 lbs; wind Line A.1 = 1,425 lbs.
Transverse governing: seismic Line 1.1 = 2,110 lbs; wind Line 1.1 = 2,050 lbs.
Tributary checks: all rows OK
12.1 Wood-Frame Shear Wall Schedule (SDPWS 2021 §4.3)
Basis: SDPWS 2021 §4.3 (wood structural panel shear walls), ASD; ASCE 7-22 §12.8 (seismic, ρ = 1.30, 0.7E) & Ch. 27 (wind, 0.6W, 1.4 duration factor); aspect ratio reduction 2b/h per SDPWS §4.3.4.
| SDS | 1.730 g | Redundancy ρ | 1.30 | Overstrength Ω₀ | 2.50 |
| Deflection amp. Cd | 4.00 | LARR reduction | 1.00 | Wood E | 1,600,000 psi |
| End post thickness | 3.50 in | Footing width (epoxy HD) | 12 in | Epoxy HD capacity | 3,081 lbs |
| Line | Σ Lft | Seismiclbs | Seismicplf | Windlbs | Windplf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.1 | 13.17 | 2,110 | 160 | 1,425 | 108 |
| C.1 | 11.00 | 2,110 | 192 | 1,425 | 130 |
| Line | Σ Lft | Seismiclbs | Seismicplf | Windlbs | Windplf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 16.00 | 2,110 | 132 | 2,050 | 128 |
| 3.1 | 16.00 | 2,110 | 132 | 2,050 | 128 |
Shear wall schedule
| Line | Wall | Lft | hft | h/b | v E,ASDplf | v W,ASDplf | Allow. vplf | Net upliftlbs | SW | HD | Strap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.1 | 1 (X1) | 8.17 | 8.00 | 0.98 | 146 | 65 | 200 | 778 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
| A.1 | 2 (X2) | 5.00 | 8.00 | 1.60 | 146 | 65 | 200 | 928 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
| C.1 | 3 (X3) | 11.00 | 8.00 | 0.73 | 175 | 78 | 200 | 872 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
| Line | Wall | Lft | hft | h/b | v E,ASDplf | v W,ASDplf | Allow. vplf | Net upliftlbs | SW | HD | Strap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1 (Y1) | 16.00 | 8.00 | 0.50 | 120 | 77 | 200 | 531 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
| 3.1 | 2 (Y2) | 12.00 | 8.00 | 0.67 | 120 | 77 | 200 | 638 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
| 3.1 | 3 (Y3) | 4.00 | 8.00 | 2.00 | 120 | 77 | 200 | 853 | SW1 | HDUE3 | CS16 |
- Line A.1, Wall 1 (8.17 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
- Line A.1, Wall 2 (5 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
- Line C.1, Wall 3 (11 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
- Line 1.1, Wall 1 (16 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
- Line 3.1, Wall 2 (12 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
- Line 3.1, Wall 3 (4 ft) → SW1, HDUE3, CS16
12.2 Diaphragm Loads & Capacity (SDPWS 2021 §4.2)
Basis: SDPWS 2021 §4.2 (wood structural panel diaphragms), ASD; ASCE 7-22 §12.10.1.1 (Fpx = 0.2·SDS·wpx min / 0.4·SDS·wpx max); demand = max(0.7E, 0.6W) / 2 per diaphragm end.
| Section | wpxlbs | Filbs | Fpx,minlbs | Fpx,maxlbs | qEpsf | Wind long.plf | Wind tran.plf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 15,855 | 4,220 | 5,486 | 10,972 | 10.62 | 146.1 | 154.7 |
Diaphragm demand vs. capacity
| Sec | L × Bft | v long.plf | v tran.plf | Selected sheathing | Cap. long.plf | Cap. tran.plf | Chord long. / tran.lbs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26.5 × 19.5 | 98 | 72 | 8d @ 6" o.c., 15/32 Struct. I, Unblocked (Roof Only) | 180 | 240 | 652 / 353 | OK |
All diaphragm sections OK (capacity > demand in both directions).
- Section A: 8d @ 6" o.c., 15/32 Struct. I, Unblocked (Roof Only) → OK
13.1 Footings — Pad & Continuous Spread Footings (ACI 318 / 2025 CBC Ch. 18)
Basis: ACI 318-19 (minimum flexural steel 0.0018·b·h), 2025 CBC Ch. 18 (allowable soil bearing, ASD service loads); load combinations D, D+L, D+Lr, D+0.75L+0.75Lr, D+S, D+0.75L+0.75S (ASCE 7-22 §2.4.1).
13.1 Pad footings
| Footing depth | 18 in | Allowable soil bearing q | 1,500 psf |
| Mark | Sizein | Depthin | Rebar each way | Net bearing cap.lbs | As,minin² | Req. bars | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 18 × 18 | 18 | (3) #4 | 2,869 | 0.58 | 3 | OK |
| P2 | 24 × 24 | 18 | (3) #5 | 5,100 | 0.78 | 3 | OK |
| P3 | 30 × 30 | 18 | (4) #5 | 7,969 | 0.97 | 4 | OK |
| P4 | 36 × 36 | 18 | (4) #5 | 11,475 | 1.17 | 4 | OK |
| P5 | 42 × 42 | 18 | (5) #5 | 15,619 | 1.36 | 5 | OK |
| P6 | 48 × 48 | 18 | (6) #5 | 20,400 | 1.56 | 6 | OK |
| P7 | 54 × 54 | 18 | (6) #5 | 25,819 | 1.75 | 6 | OK |
| P8 | 60 × 60 | 18 | (7) #5 | 31,875 | 1.94 | 7 | OK |
| P9 | 66 × 66 | 18 | (7) #5 | 38,569 | 2.14 | 7 | OK |
9 pad sizes scheduled (P1 – P9), 18 in deep at q = 1,500 psf. Provided rebar ≥ required for all pads.
13.2 Continuous spread footings
| Load type | Dpsf | Lrpsf | Lpsf | Spsf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof | 10.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Floor | 15.0 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 |
| Ceiling | 5.0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| Exterior Wall | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Interior Wall | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Floor | 15.0 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 |
| Deck/Balcony | 15.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 0.0 |
| Grid line | Dplf | Lrplf | Lplf | Splf | D + Lrplf | Governingplf | Control combo | qpsf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A (gov.) | 489 | 195 | 218 | 0 | 684 | 799 | D+0.75L+0.75Lr | 1,082 |
| 1 | 448 | 80 | 280 | 0 | 528 | 728 | D+L | 1,025 |
Governing line: A — max D + Lr = 684 plf.
Footing: base width × thickness = 15 in × 9 in (stem 6 in wide × 6 in deep). Project criteria: 12 in × 18 in.
Source: Assumed minimum allowable soil bearing pressure is 1500 psf (per 2025 CBC Ch.18). Subject to final approval of local Building Dept..
Bearing pressure q = 1,082 psf vs. allowable 1,500 psf → OK; required concentric width 6.4 in → OK.
14.1 Gravity Studs — Concentric Wood Studs (NDS 2024 §3.9.2)
ST1 · typical
1 × 2x6 · DFL#2 · H = 8 ft · spacing 16 in · strong axis
l1 / l2 / lu = 8 / 1 / 1 ft; ke1 / ke2 = 1 / 1. 15/32 WSP exterior + 1/2 gypsum interior (sample)
Group D / L / Lr / S = 195.00 / 0.00 / 260.00 / 0.00 lb; wind tributary width 1.33 ft. Axial self weight must be included by designer.
Finish brittle; limit L/360. Service dry, 70 °F; incised no.
System sdpwsStud; eligible members 3; equal sharing confirmed; distribution confirmed; SDPWS confirmed. 2x6 @ 16 in. o.c. sheathed exterior wall (sample)
Wind W-OOP: 18.75 psf ultimate (signed), service factor 0.6; ASCE/SEI 7 · 7-22 · Project wind out-of-plane pressure (sample) · 2022
Governing: Service / stability · windDeflection.
Scope: Concentric simple-span uniaxial dimension-lumber interaction and immediate wind deflection only. R/E/WT and other hazards are not applicable to this input contract; they require separate analysis. Lr duration assumes seven-day loading (CD=1.25). All axial loads include self-weight supplied by the caller. Separate checks: shear, bearing, connections, eccentricity, biaxial.
NDS · 2024 · §§3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9.2; Table 4.3.1 · 2024; March 2026 errata
NDS Supplement · 2024 · Tables 1A, 4A (pp. 32, 34-35) · 2024; addenda through 2026-09-17
ASCE/SEI 7 · 7-22 · §2.4.1, combinations 1a–7a · 2022
2024 NDS Supplement · 2024 · 4A: DF-L / No.2 / dimension / PLIB, WWPA · 2024; addenda reviewed through 2026-09-17
SDPWS · 2021 · §3.1.1.1 / Table 3.1.1.1 · 2021
| Combination | P (lb) | M signed (lb-in) | CD / CP / CL | Fc′ / Fb′ (psi) | Interaction / checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+L | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+Lr | 455.00 | 0.00 | 1.250 / 0.629 / 1.000 | 1,168.20 / 1,681.87 | OK0.00 0.002 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.047 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.7S | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.75Lr | 390.00 | 0.00 | 1.250 / 0.629 / 1.000 | 1,168.20 / 1,681.87 | OK0.00 0.002 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.040 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.525S | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.75L | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.75L+0.75Lr | 390.00 | 0.00 | 1.250 / 0.629 / 1.000 | 1,168.20 / 1,681.87 | OK0.00 0.002 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.040 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.75L+0.525S | 195.00 | 0.00 | 0.900 / 0.743 / 1.000 | 992.42 / 1,210.95 | OK0.00 0.001 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.024 · bending 0.000 |
| D+0.6W:W-OOP | 195.00 | 1,440.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.08 0.077 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.019 · bending 0.075 |
| 0.6D+0.6W:W-OOP | 117.00 | 1,440.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.08 0.076 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.011 · bending 0.075 |
| D+0.45W:W-OOP | 195.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.058 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.019 · bending 0.057 |
| D+0.45W+0.75Lr:W-OOP | 390.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.060 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.037 · bending 0.057 |
| D+0.45W+0.525S:W-OOP | 195.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.058 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.019 · bending 0.057 |
| D+0.75L+0.45W:W-OOP | 195.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.058 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.019 · bending 0.057 |
| D+0.75L+0.45W+0.75Lr:W-OOP | 390.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.060 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.037 · bending 0.057 |
| D+0.75L+0.45W+0.525S:W-OOP | 195.00 | 1,080.00 | 1.600 / 0.535 / 1.000 | 1,271.87 / 2,527.20 | OK0.06 0.058 / 1 · NDS 2024 §3.9.2 Compression 0.019 · bending 0.057 |
15.1 Stud Wall — Wood Stud Axial + Bending Check (NDS 2024 §3.9)
Basis: NDS 2024 §3.9.2 (combined bending and axial compression, interaction fc/F′c + (fb/F′b)² ≤ 1.0) with §3.6 (column stability) and ASCE 7-22 §2.4.1 ASD combinations; wind per Ch. 30 components & cladding.
| Stud size | 2x4 | Spacing | 16 in o.c. | Height L | 8.00 ft |
| Grade | No. 2 | Footing grid line | A | Wind pressure p | -26.43 psf |
| PD / PLr | 653 / 260 lbs | PL / PS | 290 / 0 lbs | Wind w per stud | 21.14 plf |
| Governing axial Pa | 1,065 lbs | Governing combo (axial) | D+0.75L+0.75Lr |
| fc / F′c | 203 / 584 psi | Compression DCR | 0.348 |
| fb / F′b | 663 / 2,484 psi | Bending DCR | 0.267 |
| Slenderness le/d | 27.4 (< 50 OK) | Wind deflection / L/360 | 0.159 / 0.267 in |
| Interaction ratio (max) | 0.380 | Governing combo (interaction) | D+0.75L+0.75(0.6W)+0.75Lr |
2x4 studs @ 16" o.c., 8.00 ft: interaction ratio = 0.380 (≤ 1.00) → PASS.