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Rigid Wood Diaphragms 1

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Galambos

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Jun 27, 2005
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I have been researching rigid wood diaphragms for an upcoming project. i understand that it can be classified as rigid based on the big long deflection equation from IBC and AWC and comparing it to shear wall deflection.

i would ask if anyone has any tips in classifying a timber diaphragm as rigid. also, how is nail slip quantified for the deflection equation? any tips on quantifying shear wall anchorage elongation besides PL/AE?

thanks for you help in advance.
 
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Go to APA. They publish several booklets on shear walls and roof diaphragms.
 
Check out the NDS for diaphragm deflections. They have components of the deflection equation to account for nail slip.
 
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