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The document discusses categories of loads and lateral load resisting systems. It describes various types of loads that buildings must resist including wind, earthquake, dead and live loads. It then categorizes lateral load resisting systems into vertical load systems, lateral load systems, and special elements. Specific lateral load resisting systems mentioned include shear walls, coupled shear walls, frames, braced frames, rigid frames, infilled frames, and tubular systems.







