Non-rectangular shear wall sections
Non-rectangular shear wall sections
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I am working on retrofitting the gable wall of an existing structure. It has a steep roof (11:12) and openings in the gable wall (windows, etc.). How do I determine the available amount of shear wall for the second story? Do I only include the sections with full height, or do I take an average, or?
Also, are there any good references for structural calcs that do not assume that everything is composed of perfect rectangles (which is rarely the case in the "real world")?
The structure is located in CA and seismic forces control.
Thanks,
cmhski
Also, are there any good references for structural calcs that do not assume that everything is composed of perfect rectangles (which is rarely the case in the "real world")?
The structure is located in CA and seismic forces control.
Thanks,
cmhski






RE: Non-rectangular shear wall sections
Thanks,
cmhski
RE: Non-rectangular shear wall sections
RE: Non-rectangular shear wall sections
For shearwall with openings, I use APA Perforated shearwall technology whenever possible. (APA TR157). The UBC has no reference to this issue, but I have had few problems with plans checkers, especially with adding corner straps. The IBC has this procedure, but in a "dumbed-down" version (an insult to anyone with a Kollitch eddumacashun).