RDMESH
Structural
- Dec 9, 2014
- 18
Hey all,
Is there any limitation on the length of wall that could be utilized for overturning/holddown capacities calculation on wood shear walls? For example, if the shear wall is 50' long , would it be effective to take the full length of shear wall to calculate tension or compression forces to determine hold down requirement. I am not aware if there is any limitation for the length of shear wall to calculate chord forces at end per NDS? Personally, i think the use of 50' length for overturning calcs will be ineffective on wood shear walls. I will appreciate any suggestion.
Is there any limitation on the length of wall that could be utilized for overturning/holddown capacities calculation on wood shear walls? For example, if the shear wall is 50' long , would it be effective to take the full length of shear wall to calculate tension or compression forces to determine hold down requirement. I am not aware if there is any limitation for the length of shear wall to calculate chord forces at end per NDS? Personally, i think the use of 50' length for overturning calcs will be ineffective on wood shear walls. I will appreciate any suggestion.