According to ASCE 12.3.3.4 page 125, we should increase the design force by 25% due to irregularities. Does Diaphragm nailing with shear walls (boundary nailing for example) is applicable to this 25% increase in the design force.
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Thanks Kevo for your reply but is not boundary nailing part of the shear/wall diaphragm connection?I guess I'll take a stab at this one.
No, boundary nailing isn't applicable for this 25% increase. This increase is only for shear wall/moment frame to diaphragm connections and collector connections.
A good example of this can be found on example 7 of the 2006 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual (volume 1).
I hope this helps!
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