WF collector to shear wall top track
WF collector to shear wall top track
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I have an interior steel stud shear wall (steel studs with gypsum sheathing) with a WF beam that runs over the top of the wall acting as a collector/drag strut to transfer the diaphragm load into the shear wall. What type of connection do I provide between the top track of the shear wall and the bottom flange of the collector beam? The WF collector carries the gravity load, so it will deflect, so I think I need to leave space between the top track and the top of the stud so the gravity load doesn't bear down onto the wall. However, I think I need a horizontal slip connection between the track and the stud. Am I on the right track? Does anyone have an elegant solution on how to detail this connection?






RE: WF collector to shear wall top track
The DTC clip has vertically slotted holes to allow for vertical defection.
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RE: WF collector to shear wall top track
RE: WF collector to shear wall top track
This sounds like a steel framed building with internal partitions which you are trying to use to resist lateral forces?
RE: WF collector to shear wall top track
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