Diaphragms
- at top and bottom of walls
- lateral (horizontal) forces
- beam that spans between shearwalls
Considerations
- sheathing thickness
- sheathing loads
- section 6.18 for lumber diaphragms
- chapter 8 for panel diaphragms
- diaphragm nailing
- unit shear
- chapter 3
- chord design
- collector (strut) design
- diaphragm deflection
- tie and anchorage requirements
- chapter 15