Shear Wall with Opening Detail
Shear Wall with Opening Detail
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The NDS SDPWS Section 4.3.5.2 says that "Collectors for shear transfer shall be provided through the full length of force transfer." My understanding is that the collector would be the top plates. However, it was mentioned that the collector are the straps around the opening in the wall. So my straps would have to run throughout the entire wall length? Am I misinterpreting the term "collector" incorrectly?






RE: Shear Wall with Opening Detail
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RE: Shear Wall with Opening Detail
RE: Shear Wall with Opening Detail
RE: Shear Wall with Opening Detail
Frankly, I think that it's confusing enough to warrant a clarification from AWC. Regardless, the mechanics of what you actually need to do is clear in my opinion:
1) For both FTAO and perforated shear wall systems, the top plates serve as a collector element.
2) For an FTAO wall, the horizontal boundary elements above and below the openings need to run out to meet the vertical boundary elements at the far sides of piers adjacent to the openings.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Shear Wall with Opening Detail