Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Deflection Formula
Technical Topic
Shear wall deflection is caused by the combination of bending end posts, shear deformation of wood structural panel sheathing, sheathing fastener slip and deformation and displacement of hold-downs at end posts.
This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, designers, builders
This publication includes the derivation of the formulas for calculating deflection of shear walls.
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
