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The rest subtopics to this topic contain tables for each of the following sheathing material types
giving design code provisions from the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) and ASCE 7 applicable to shear wall design.
General references
The following table provides general references to the provisions in SDPWS for each sheathing material
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Sheathing Type |
SDPWS Reference |
In Shearwalls ? |
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Structural 1 |
Table 4.3A 4.3.7.1 |
Included |
Plywood sheathing |
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Plywood siding |
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Wood Structural Panels over Gypsum Wallboard |
Table 4.3B 4.3.7.2 |
Included |
Particle Board |
Table 4.3A 4.3.7.3 |
Not included |
Structural Fiberboard |
Table 4.3A 4.3.7.4 |
Included |
Wire lath and plaster |
Table 4.3C 4.3.7.5 |
Included |
Gypsum lath |
Table 4.3C 4.3.7.5.3 |
Included |
Gypsum sheathing |
Table 4.3C 4.3.7.5.2 |
Included |
Gypsum wall board |
Table 4.3C 4.3.7.5.1 |
Included |
Lumber sheathing |
Table 4.3D 4.3.7.6-9 |
Included |