Definition
- a large, thin structural element that is loaded in its plane
- sheathing, framing, boundary members
- horizontal beam that distributes force to the vertical
resisting elements in the lateral-force-resisting system
Flexible vs Rigid
section 3.3
section 9.11
Transverse vs Longitudinal Loading
chords - boundary members ⊥ to the applied force
collectors (struts) - boundary members // to the applied force
Shear vs Bending
sheathing - shear - web
chords - moment (couple) - flanges
collectors (struts or drag struts) - reactions to shearwalls
drags or collects the diaphragm shear into the shearwall
Lots of Seismic Comments... pages 9.6-7