Introduction

 

Forces on Shearwalls

• Chapter 3: Behavior of Structures under Loads and Forces
• Chapter 9: Diaphragms

 

 

Sheathing Materials

foam  (not structural)

wood structural panels  (plywood, OSB)

gypsum wallboard  (drywall)

interior and exterior plaster  (stucco)

fiberboard  (fiber-cement panels)

lumber  (diagonal or horizontal)

 

 

Comments

• wood structural panels provide greater shearwall capacity
• longer and stacked walls are first shearwall candidates