Dec 20, 2001 #1 rope Civil/Environmental Mar 21, 2001 3 I have a home with a T and G deck over rafters on 4-foot centers. Can I use this as a diaphram for horiz. shear?
I have a home with a T and G deck over rafters on 4-foot centers. Can I use this as a diaphram for horiz. shear?
Dec 21, 2001 #2 Zulak Structural Mar 29, 2001 55 The deck should have reasonable thickness, since it spans 4 feet, and the t&g should provide enough friction to transfer the shear. It seems fine that it will act as a diaphragm for a house application. Upvote 0 Downvote
The deck should have reasonable thickness, since it spans 4 feet, and the t&g should provide enough friction to transfer the shear. It seems fine that it will act as a diaphragm for a house application.
Dec 21, 2001 1 #3 Ron Structural Sep 24, 1999 16,336 Assuming the T&G is adequately attached to each rafter, diaphragm should be achieved. Upvote 0 Downvote
