Abstract: Composite panels in this study consist of C-section steel wall studs with gypsum wallboard attached to both flanges of the stud with screws at regular intervals. Axial load is assumed to be applied to the centroid of the ...

Abstract: Interior walls and permanent or temporary partitions must be designed to resist loadings, such as those from earthquake, wind, and other building occupancy-related forces, applied perpendicular to the plane of the walls. ...