RARSWC,
Thanks for the tip. I have the exact condition you are referring to on my building. I am wondering if there is any sort of study for this type of wall where the gyp board is furred out with hat channels. I would assume there is some lateral resistance. Maybe I have to assume there...
Is it common to use interior walls sheathed with 5/8" gypsum board each side to take shear? In addition to the unit dividing walls at 35' on center (26 feet long) there are also up to two interior party walls per unit that are up to 15' long. Seems like these provide additional stiffness and...
I am currently designing a 4 story wood structure consisting of apartment units and that have dividing walls at 30' on center (with typical gypsum sheathing). In addition there are cmu walls (either stair shafts or fire walls) about 100'-150' apart. My question arises in how to take out the...
