Lateral Load Resistance Evaluation of Wood- and Steel-Stud Partition Shear Walls
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 15, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper summarizes the findings of an experimental study to characterize the cyclic racking and monotonic loading performance of wood-stud and steel-stud wall specimens, which were sheathed on both faces with gypsum wall board (GWB). Some specimens were finished with joint compound at the GWB joints and over screw heads. The study provided data on monotonic and cyclic hysteresis load-displacement relationships. Based on the visual inspection of the specimens during the tests, several aspects of the failure modes were noted. Shear-load capacity and drift capacities were determined based on the envelope curves of the hysteresis cycles. A comparison of the envelope curves for steel-stud and wood-stud specimens provided insight as to the relative behaviors of the two wall system types, including capacity, measures of ductility, and energy dissipation. Finally, the study provided better understanding of the effects of finishing GWB joints on the shear capacity of the wall systems.
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Acknowledgments
The contribution of the following individuals is acknowledged: Remi Landel, Chris Soh, Philip Riegel, and William Splain. The opinions expressed in the report are those of the writers only and do not necessarily reflect those of the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center, publisher of the report.
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Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 15 • Issue 4 • December 2009
Pages: 122 - 130
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© 2009 ASCE.
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Received: Jul 28, 2008
Accepted: Mar 26, 2009
Published online: Nov 13, 2009
Published in print: Dec 2009
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