Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am having trouble finding guidance on designing a timber shear wall to EC. If anyone knows of any useful documents and or worked examples I would be very grateful.
Thanks
Laura T
Thanks
Laura T






RE: Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
Is it the similar to 'wall diaphragm'?
What is the purpose of this wall?
All about Eurocodes:
http://www.DesignToEurocodes.com
RE: Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
Yes, a wall diaphragm is probably a better way of discribing it.
I have a small single storey timber building constructed from timber stud walls with plywood boarding. The external walls are timber stud inner leaf with a brick slip cladding system on the external face.
Although instinct tells me that the external wall panels will be sufficent I wouls still like to check them as a diaphragm so that I am satisfied that the building has lateral stability.
I haven't actually designed a timber wall for shear before.
RE: Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
Check these books and Trada's website and you might find a design example!
All about Eurocodes:
http://www.DesignToEurocodes.com
RE: Timber Shear Wall to Eurocode
This file with give you the basic principles. You will need to find E values, G values and nail slip values from the Eurocodes or manufacturers products to solve. There is also a Naeim sesimic design handbook that also runs through an excellent example of designing plywood shear walls written to American codes but the principles can be easily transferred to Eurocodes. Units are a bit harder to grasp though. Good anchorage is key as well. I always provide hold-down from the base to the top plate will steel rods.
http://www.timberdesign.org.nz/files/Plywood_Shear...