staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
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Using IBC 2003
Interior stud shear walls
Walls are composed of 2X6 studs spaced at 16" o.c. and studs staggered at 8" o.c. Studs on the left side are in contact with drywall, while studs on the right side are attached to structural 1 sheathing and drywall. According to the architect, sound insulation is placed to provide continuous sound barrier. Studs are not attached to both walls to provide less vibration in the wall.
Can this wall be effective as shearwall with the left side of stud not being attached to drywall? Is there something in the code regarding the use of a staggered wall as a shearwall?
Interior stud shear walls
Walls are composed of 2X6 studs spaced at 16" o.c. and studs staggered at 8" o.c. Studs on the left side are in contact with drywall, while studs on the right side are attached to structural 1 sheathing and drywall. According to the architect, sound insulation is placed to provide continuous sound barrier. Studs are not attached to both walls to provide less vibration in the wall.
Can this wall be effective as shearwall with the left side of stud not being attached to drywall? Is there something in the code regarding the use of a staggered wall as a shearwall?






RE: staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
DaveAtkins
RE: staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
RE: staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
As stated earlier, the backside of each stud is not attached to the GWB so that sound installation can sneak by the stud. This construction also allows for better vibration resistance.
DaveAtkins, do you have a source regarding your statement? Is this information from the code, NDS manual, or some other reference?
RE: staggered studs for sound - can these be used as shearwalls
DaveAtkins