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Hold-down Forces

Shearwalls generates hold-down forces at locations subject to overturning, and transfers these forces down through the structure. Shear overturning, counteracting dead load, and wind uplift components to hold-down forces are calculated and displayed. Compression forces are also calculated at the opposite end of the overturning segment.

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Hold-down Force Components

Vertical Transfer of Hold-down Forces

See Also

Hold-downs

Hold-down Locations

Hold-down Connections

Hold-down Design