Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
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Can gypsum shearwalls be used to resist seismic forces in SDC D? I thought I saw something prohibiting this but I can't find it.
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RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
I don't know which code section prohibits gypboard from being use a shear wall. I have used gypboard as shear wall. it was for a small freestanding office space inside a large warehouse so the gypboard walls over metal stud is my lateral system. Like hikeandgolf mentioned above, the R is much lower than plywood but I had plenty of wall length so that wasn't a problem.
Hope this help.
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DS
RE: Gypsum shearwalls in SDC D
Also see image below from ASCE 7-05 which suggests a 35 ft. limit on such structures using gypsum board shearwalls.
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