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Rigid Wood Diaphragms

Rigid Wood Diaphragms

Rigid Wood Diaphragms

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I have been researching rigid wood diaphragms for an upcoming project.  i understand that it can be classified as rigid based on the big long deflection equation from IBC and AWC and comparing it to shear wall deflection.  

i would ask if anyone has any tips in classifying a timber diaphragm as rigid.  also, how is nail slip quantified for the deflection equation?  any tips on quantifying shear wall anchorage elongation besides PL/AE?

thanks for you help in advance.

RE: Rigid Wood Diaphragms

Go to APA.  They publish several booklets on shear walls and roof diaphragms.

RE: Rigid Wood Diaphragms

Check out the NDS for diaphragm deflections.  They have components of the deflection equation to account for nail slip.

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