Question: You built a new 1 2 x 2 2 deck. The building official wants to see a lateral load calculation on the deck for a

You built a new 12 x 22 deck. The building official wants to see a lateral load calculation on
the deck for a live-load of 50 psf (lb/sf) to check your hold-down size. Using the free-body
diagram below, calculate the maximum hold-down force (tension force) and shear force per
unit length.

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