Reducing the height of a shear wall by a continuous header?
Reducing the height of a shear wall by a continuous header?
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Hello all,
I was reading over an article on the narrow shear wall. (Link) If i were to use the option "b" that's discussed, would I be able to use some simpson mstc straps to make a continuous header. I have posts breaking up a header in two locations and believe a couple of straps to make it continuous. or possibly a CMST14 cut to the full length of wall. Attached is a pdf of a model as described.
Thanks for the help!
Andrew
I was reading over an article on the narrow shear wall. (Link) If i were to use the option "b" that's discussed, would I be able to use some simpson mstc straps to make a continuous header. I have posts breaking up a header in two locations and believe a couple of straps to make it continuous. or possibly a CMST14 cut to the full length of wall. Attached is a pdf of a model as described.
Thanks for the help!
Andrew






RE: Reducing the height of a shear wall by a continuous header?
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.