Recommended Citation
Published in STRUCTURE Magazine, Volume 29, Issue 6, June 1, 2022, pages 52-54.
https://www.structuremag.org/article/designing-with-force-transfer-shear-walls/
Abstract
Wood-framed structural panel shear walls designed using the Force Transfer Around Openings (FTAO) method have become a very popular option for engineers, especially in areas with high lateral force requirements. The need for more affordable housing in metropolitan areas is leading to larger and taller multi-family residential buildings, and these typically wood-framed structures can benefit from the innovative approach behind FTAO design methodology. But do engineers have all the tools they need to accurately determine the stiffness of these walls and the associated lateral force required for their design.
Disciplines
Architectural Engineering
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Number of Pages
3
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