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Wood framing walls may require blocking for several reasons: 1) To reduce stud slenderness ratio and meet limits in building codes for unbraced lengths. However, sheathing is often considered sufficient bracing without additional blocking. 2) At shear panel edges to connect sheathing to framing and allow for higher shear capacities in blocked shear walls. 3) As fire blocking at regular intervals to limit fire spread within concealed wall cavities, as required by building codes. Sheathing, solid wood, or ot

Author

Samia H. Bhuiyan

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