UFC 4-023-03
25 January 2005
Figure 3-8. Examples of Linear and Nonlinear Static Load Locations for External
and Internal Load-Bearing Wall Removal (Left Side Demonstrates External
Column Removal; Right Side Shows Internal Column Removal)
External
Internal
Wall
Wall
Removal
Removal
Location
Location
A
A
Plan
Area of
Application
Area of
of Amplified
Application
Static Load
of Amplified
Static Load
Load From 3-2.4.1 is
Area of
Applied to Rest of Structure
Application
of Amplified
Static Load
Area of
Application
of Amplified
Static Load
A-A
External
Wall
Internal
Removal
Wall
Location
Removal
Location
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