5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
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Hello,
I'm looking for some feedback on the proposed shearwall layout (see attached). My main concern for his building stems from the portion of diaphragm spanning between walls 4-1 and 6-1; this portion will have a 2 storey atrium located in the centre of it as well. We are in a relatively low seismic zone in Canada, and it appears that wind is governing the design. The building will be wood shearwalls with Simpson ATS hold downs and a wood diaphragm with 1.5" non structural topping. The plan dimensions are 212 ft x 68 ft, and the floor to floor heights are 10 ft 6 in for the main floor and 9 ft 6 in for the remaining floors. Any feedback is appreciated as we are still early on in the design phase.
Thanks
I'm looking for some feedback on the proposed shearwall layout (see attached). My main concern for his building stems from the portion of diaphragm spanning between walls 4-1 and 6-1; this portion will have a 2 storey atrium located in the centre of it as well. We are in a relatively low seismic zone in Canada, and it appears that wind is governing the design. The building will be wood shearwalls with Simpson ATS hold downs and a wood diaphragm with 1.5" non structural topping. The plan dimensions are 212 ft x 68 ft, and the floor to floor heights are 10 ft 6 in for the main floor and 9 ft 6 in for the remaining floors. Any feedback is appreciated as we are still early on in the design phase.
Thanks






RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
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RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
There are stairwells located at either end of the building (at the ends of the corridors), and an elevator shaft (spanning top to bottom) located to the right of 5-1. These will likely be constructed out of masonry so our intention is to wrap them in wood to separate them from the structure.
I've heard talk of going even higher with CLT, seems like there's a lot going on to push the envelope with wood design. Sounds like North America is trying to follow in Europe's footsteps also.
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
Edit: Also watch out for plumbing risers. They will usually want to put them in your shear walls and that is a big no-no.
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
RE: 5 storey apartment wood shearwall layout
Good reference, I've read that previously but I'll need to take another pass through it to refresh myself, sounds like it might be very applicable for what I'm dealing with.