Wood-Frame Shear Walls And SDPWS: Insights from Testing with 10d “Short” Nails, Better End-Post Details, and Added Gypsum Wallboard
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Experimental studies of cyclic performance of wood-frame shear walls give insight into structural performance and have informed recent changes implemented in the 2021 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). Experimental results for 10d short nails, shear wall end post details, and gypsum wallboard contribution to shear wall strength and stiffness are summarized. SDPWS requirements and commentary guidance relative to the tested systems will also be discussed.
Sponsors Filter: American Wood Council
Topics Filter: Design Standards
Credit Designations Filter: AIA, ICC
Learning Hours: 1
Credit Designation: 1 AIA LU/HSW, 0.1 ICC CEU
AIA Course Number: DES338OD 1H
ICC Number: 34135
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