The Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures Diaphragms and Shear Walls

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The Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures Diaphragms and Shear Walls

The Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures Diaphragms and Shear Walls

Authors: R. Terry Malone and Robert Rice

Published: October 2011

eISBN: 9780071763844 0071763848 | ISBN: 9780071763837

Contents

Preface

Nomenclature

1 Code Sections and Analysis

1.1 Introduction

1.2 IBC 2009 Code Sections Referencing Wind and Seismic

1.3 ASCE 7-05 Sections Referencing Seismic

1.4 AF&PA-SDPWS 2008 Sections Referencing Wind and Seismic

1.5 Complete Load Paths

1.6 Methods of Analysis

1.7 References Containing Analysis Methods for Complex Diaphragms and Shear Walls

1.8 References

2 Diaphragm Basics

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The Basic Lateral-Force-Resisting System

2.3 Load Distribution into a Diaphragm

2.4 Diaphragm Boundary Elements

2.5 Drag Struts and Collectors

2.6 Chord and Strut Discontinuities

2.7 Subdiaphragms

2.8 Introduction to Transfer Diaphragms

2.9 References

3 Diaphragms With End Horizontal Offsets

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Method of Analysis

3.3 Diaphragm Deflection

3.4 Single Offset Diaphragms

3.5 Double Offset Diaphragms

3.6 References

4 Diaphragms With Intermediate Offsets

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Intermediate Offset, Transverse Loading

4.3 Optional Layouts

4.4 Diaphragm Deflections

4.5 Intermediate Offset, Longitudinal Loading

4.6 Diaphragms With Offsets at the End Wall

4.7 References

5 Diaphragms With Openings

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Method of Analysis

5.3 Single Opening in Diaphragm

5.4 Diaphragm Deflection

5.5 References

6 Open Front and Cantilever Diaphragms

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Open Front One Side

6.3 Diaphragm Deflection

6.4 Open Front Both Sides

6.5 Cantilever Diaphragm One Side

6.6 References

7 Diaphragms With Vertical Offsets

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Method of Analysis

7.3 Single Vertical Offset in Diaphragm

7.4 Multiple Vertical Offsets in Diaphragm

7.5 Alternate Configurations

7.6 References

8 Complex Diaphragms With Combined Openings and Offsets

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Loads and Load Paths

8.3 Analysis in the Transverse Direction

8.4 Analysis in the Longitudinal Direction

8.5 Alternate Layouts

9 Standard Shear Walls

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Shear Wall Basics—Standard and Sloped Walls

9.3 Hold-Down Anchors and Boundary Members

9.4 Shear Wall Sheathing Combinations

9.5 Shear Wall Aspect Ratios

9.6 Shear Wall Rigidity

9.7 Multistory Shear Wall Analysis

9.8 Interior Shear Walls

9.9 Shear Wall and Foundation Issues

9.10 References

10 Shear Walls With Openings

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Perforated Shear Walls

10.3 Shear Walls With Force Transfer Around an Opening

10.4 Shear Walls With Openings—The Cantilever Method

10.5 References

11 Discontinuous Shear Walls

11.1 Introduction

11.2 In-Plane Offset Shear Walls

11.3 Vertically Discontinuous Shear Walls

11.4 References

12 Horizontally Offset Shear Walls

12.1 Introduction

12.2 In-Line, Out-of-Line Shear Wall Layouts

12.3 Offset Walls in the Same Line of Resistance

12.4 Offset Walls Not in the Same Line of Resistance

13 The Portal Frame

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Testing and Research

13.3 Foundation Issues and Inflection Points

13.4 Force Transfer Around an Opening Method

13.5 Alternate Frame Systems

13.6 References

14 Rigid Moment-Resisting Frame Walls: The Frame Method of Analysis

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Method of Analysis

14.3 Composite Glued Sections

14.4 Design of Wall Members

14.5 Nailed-Only Partially Composite Sections

14.6 The Portal Frame Wall

14.7 Frames Utilizing Glu-lam Beam Members

14.8 Special Wall Configurations

14.9 References

Bibliography

Index