Nortel Networks 1000M - Manual (Page 66)

66 Bracing against earthquakes
Wall studs Maximum height of wall
4 X 16 Gauge 4.8 m (16 ft)
4 X 14 Gauge 5.1 m (17 ft)
6 X 18 Gauge 6.0 m (20 ft)
Table 19 "Maximum wall heights for stud sizes: 0.6 m (24 in.)
spacing" (page 66)
lists the maximum wall heights for different sizes
of wall studs with a 24-inch spacing
Table 19
Maximum wall heights for stud sizes: 0.6 m (24 in.) spacing
Wall studs Maximum height of wall
Wood Studs
2 X 4 (DF #2) 3.0 m (10 ft)
2 X 6 (DF #2) 5.1 m (17 ft)
Metal Studs
2 1/2 X 20 Gauge 2.4 m (8 ft)
2 1/2 X 18 Gauge 2.7 m (9 ft)
2 1/2 X 14 Gauge 3.0 m (10 ft)
3 5/8 X 20 Gauge 3.3 m (11 ft)
3 5/8 X 18 Gauge 3.6 m (12 ft)
3 5/8 X 16 Gauge 3.9 m (13 ft)
3 5/8 X 14 Gauge 4.5 m (15 ft)
4 X 20 Gauge 3.6 m (12 ft)
4 X 18 Gauge 3.9 m (13 ft)
4 X 16 Gauge 4.2 m (14 ft)
4 X 14 Gauge 4.8 m (16 ft)
6 X 18 Gauge 5.4 m (18 ft)
3 Determine where to place the fasteners.
Refer to Figure 21 "Plywood fastener locations for wood and metal
stud walls, 16 inch spacing" (page 68) through Figure 23 "Plywood
fastener locations for concrete and masonry walls" (page 70) if you
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