Question

The effective height of a wall of actual height H when it is supported by free-standing non-load bearing members is __________

(a) 0.85H

(b) 0.75H

(c) 1.00H

(d) 2.00H

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My question is from Effective Height of Wall topic in division Load Bearing Walls of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) 2.00H

To elaborate: The effective height of a wall of actual height H when it is supported by free-standing non-load bearing members is 2.00H. Non-load bearing members are those which can carry their own weight only. They do not carry any superimposed loads.