Abstract: Including diaphragm action in sizing building posts (columns) and postembedment depths (foundation) is more consistent with the actual building performance. A large portion of in-plane loading, such as wind, is transferred ...

Abstract: Load‐displacement characteristics and failure modes of metal‐plate‐connected wood truss joints are presented. Tension splice, heel, and web at the bottom chord joints are fabricated using southern pine (SP) no. 2 lumber ...

Abstract: Diaphragm test results of a full-scale post-frame building are presented. The post-frame building was tested at various stages of construction to determine the contributions of the different components of the building ...