Diaphragms and shear walls
Publication Year
1997
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Buildings can be designed to resist the horizontal loads introduced by the most violent wind or earthquake through the application of a principle called diaphragm design. This guide defines diaphragms and shear walls and gives examples of how they can be incorporated into building design.
Document History
Superseded by 2007 edition. Supersedes Diaphragms 1995.
Publisher Information
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