Using a timber stud wall as a shear wall in lieu of masonry
Using a timber stud wall as a shear wall in lieu of masonry
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Hi,
I was just wondering what Engineers thought of using a timber framed wall as a shear wall in lieu of a masonry wall.
I have a steel frame build and was looking at considering using a timber frame panel in lieu of masonry for the infill shear wall on one elevation. The stud wall would have 18mm plywood screw fixed on both sides of the timber stud wall to give it it's stiffness.
Anyone done this before?
John.
I was just wondering what Engineers thought of using a timber framed wall as a shear wall in lieu of a masonry wall.
I have a steel frame build and was looking at considering using a timber frame panel in lieu of masonry for the infill shear wall on one elevation. The stud wall would have 18mm plywood screw fixed on both sides of the timber stud wall to give it it's stiffness.
Anyone done this before?
John.






RE: Using a timber stud wall as a shear wall in lieu of masonry
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: Using a timber stud wall as a shear wall in lieu of masonry