Abstract: Reinforced concrete or masonry cores commonly exist in multistory light wood frame buildings (LWFBs) as elevator shafts and stairwells. These cores are often not accounted for in structural design as part of the lateral ...

Abstract: Story limit of residential light wood-frame buildings in the province of British Columbia was raised from four to six in 2009. The increase in height leads to more flexible buildings, potentially requiring the stiffer ...

Abstract: Recent editions of Canadian national building codes increased the height limit for wood-frame construction from four to six stories. In addition, the seismic loads have also been increased. These increases in building ...