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masonry shearwall net area for shear

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engjg

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Jan 2, 2015
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In evaluation of a masonry shearwall should one use the horizontal section properties (vertically spanning) or vertical section properties (horizontally spanning)?
 
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For a typical wall that is taller than it is wide, I believe that your horizontal section properties are the pertinent parameters.
 
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