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SDPWS 2021

Shearwalls 2023 has been modified to implement the 2021 edition of the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS 2021), an update from SDPWS 2015 used by Sizer 2019. Refer to the topics below for a detailed account of the changes made for this update.

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Tabulated Design Capacities

Aspect Ratio Limits and Factors

Unblocked Factor

Sheathing Combination Rules

Overturning Forces

Deflection

Vertical Distribution of SFRS Strength

Wall Materials and Construction

Fastener Types and Sizes

See Also

Shearwalls 2023

Version 13.1

Future Version 1

Future Version 2