Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation. This is a critical role in ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

In-fill wall retrofit has been used in many multi-column bridge bents in California and elsewhere. Some of the in-fill walls are connected to the cap beam while others are stopped short of the bottom ...

Identifying a load-bearing wall is essential before you remove or alter it to change your home's layout. A load-bearing wall ...

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is gaining increased use among architects and engineers due to its numerous structural applications in various building projects. While CLT panels are typically used for ...