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significant in-plane forces under dead load. To deal with these forces, additional
reinforcement was required within the concrete floor slabs. In areas of particularly high
stress, the metal deck was replaced with a ½ in. (12.7 mm) steel plate welded directly to
the beams. Similarly, a substantial amount of steel diagonal bracing in the roof plane was
required to supplement the roof framing in areas where concrete diaphragms were not an
option (Figure 6).
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2.5. Research Design and Data Collection
Available literature on the two projects and interviews were used as primary sources of
information. A research tool was developed based on the findings from the literature
review and earlier research. At the heart of a good case study are a series of propositions
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