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That's why I am concerning. I would expect axial force will go to floor joists But that means it is a cantilever wall system, which is the option 2. I still don't know how the above details can be done.

Thanks jerseyshore I will have a look.

Do you mind if I ask you for a complete example of how the diaphragm is analysed and designed?

Thanks jerseyshore, It is a new structure. Piles and shoring walls will be constructed first and then timber floor comes after. I know there were discussions about using the timber floor as basement walls here previously. The main concern is the axial force applied to timber floor joists or...

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Hi, I have situation where I either use timber diaphragm as restraint for my basement walls (option 1) or design as cantilever basement walls (option 2). Basement is 3m high and I am getting about 20kN/m lateral load at top which will apply to the timber floor if option 1 is used. I have found...