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Equalization of Deflections

If deflection-based shear distribution to segments is selected in the Design Settings, the force on the FTAO shear wall in a shear line is determined by equalizing the deflection of the entire wall with other FTAO walls and with other non-FTAO shear resisting elements on the line. In other words, the segment-averaging process within a FTAO wall is incorporated into the iterations that equalize shear wall deflections on the entire line.

The distribution of the force to sheathing on either side of each segment in a two-sided shear wall is determined by equalizing the nail slip plus shear components of the deflection equation, as it is for all other wall types.

See Also

Deflection of FTAO Walls

Procedure for Deflection of Entire Wall

Hold-down Displacement Component

Gypsum Materials