Steel frame with shear walls.
Steel frame with shear walls.
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I have a steel structure in wich the latteral resisting system are shear walls.in our country there isn't any recommendation for such systems in our codes.if there is any in American codes AISC or UBC(IBC)I will be thanked if someone direct me.
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RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
If it really is necessary to use concrete shear walls in a steel frame, or this is already constructed, then we may be able to help you with specific questions. I don't know of a text specifically dealing with this.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
The concrete shear walls are designed just as they would be in a typical concrete building. Steel collector beams are typically connected to the walls with large embedded steel plates and deformed bar anchors or welded rebar.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
Sometimes it's based on fire ratings and architectural considerations.
Sometimes it's because the only place for lateral elements is at the elevator/stair cores and concrete walls are needed for their stiffness.
RE: Steel frame with shear walls.
Reinforced block and precast concrete panels can also be used.
John