An Introduction to Seismic Building Shear Walls

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about seismic shear walls for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2 DESIGN FORCES, 3. WALL COMPONENTS, 4. IN-PLANE EFFECTS, 5. OUT-OF-PLANE EFFECTS, 6. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS, 7. MASONRY SHEAR WALLS, 8. WOOD STUD SHEAR WALLS, 9. STEEL STUD SHEAR WALLS