Soft Story vs. Weak Story
Hello! I am a bit confused what the difference is between a soft story vs a weak story in regards to siesmic principles. Can anyone help me with this?
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I think the only difference is that a soft story is weaker than the other stories above. A weak story could be anywhere.
At minimum read chapter 4 & 5 of FEMA 454 doc. https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DHS/fema454.pdf
Hope this helps!
Rebekka O'Melia, B.Arch, M. Ed, Registered Architect, NCARB, Step UP ARE 5.0
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