Structures33
Structural
- Feb 22, 2007
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I'm looking for the best possible attachment method for interior shear walls of houses in coastal regions. There are several scenarios for attachment of course - framing running parallel w/ shear wall, framing perpendicular to shear wall and wall directly below shear wall.
Talking to Simpson, their only suggestion was to use their shear walls or use bolts for fastening... many times there's nothing to which you can attach the bolts.
Other option I see is using something like Simpson H6 to resist lateral but this only works when there's framing directly below, and would be applicable for TGI or similar.
Lateral loads are calculating upwards of 600#/ft along the wall.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Talking to Simpson, their only suggestion was to use their shear walls or use bolts for fastening... many times there's nothing to which you can attach the bolts.
Other option I see is using something like Simpson H6 to resist lateral but this only works when there's framing directly below, and would be applicable for TGI or similar.
Lateral loads are calculating upwards of 600#/ft along the wall.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.