Abstract: A basic theory for the analysis of buckling behavior of sheathed wood walls is developed herein. The formulation is based on a simplified model of the wall. A governing differential equation that assumes a linear load‐slip ...

Abstract: A nonlinear theory for analyzing the buckling behavior of sheathed walls is presented. The theory predicts that the reversal of lateral deflection occurs when the load is applied near the compression center of the wall. ...

Abstract: The existence of openings in diaphragms causes concentration of shear forces around the openings and the generation of axial forces in the framing. In 1981, the Applied Technology Council developed the only guidelines for ...