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Control of Moisture Migration in Light Frame Walls
1982There is a serious need for better control of moisture in wall constructions. A number of currently used moisture control systems were evaluated under controlled laboratory conditions. Results indicated that systems of moisture barriers which were continuous by design or method of installation, or systems which allowed free passage to the exterior ...
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Identification of multiple criteria for the evaluation of light-frame wood wall assemblies
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 2008Design of light-frame wood wall assemblies should consider several performance criteria. Possible alternatives must respect minimum code requirements for the studied context. Then, additional performance characteristics may be considered to achieve the most suitable configuration for a specific project.
Caroline D. Frenette +3 more
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Incorporating Load Sharing in Shear Wall Design of Light‐Frame Structures
Journal of Structural Engineering, 1992A three‐dimensional nonlinear finite element model of a light‐frame wood building was created and used to determine internal forces caused by wind pressure in shear walls. Comparing the results with current design procedures led to two fundamental observations: (1) The assumption of current procedures that one‐half of the load is transferred directly ...
Bohumil Kasal, Robert J. Leichti
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Analysis of fully anchored light-frame timber shear walls—elastic model
Materials and Structures, 2009In order to stabilize light-framed timber buildings against lateral loads, the diaphragm action of roofs, floors and walls is often used. This paper deals with an elastic analysis model for fully anchored sheathed wood frame shear walls. The model is based on the assumption of a linear elastic load-slip relation for the sheathing-to-framing joints ...
Bo Källsner, Ulf Arne Girhammar
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Reliability of Light-Frame Wall Systems Subject to Combined Axial and Transverse Loads
Journal of Structural Engineering, 2005Wood frame walls are essential subassemblies used to transmit roof, floor, wind, and seismic loads into lower stories and eventually into the foundation of light-frame structures. There has been some discussion and debate in recent years over appropriate system factors for use in the design of repetitive wall members, which typically are much smaller ...
David V. Rosowsky +2 more
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Structural behaviour of light-frame timber shear-walls with diagonal board sheathing
Construction and Building MaterialsAs an alternative to wooden panels, diagonal boards sheathings can be used to provide adequate lateral stability of light-frame timber (LFT) shear-walls. Much more common in the past than the present, LFT shear-walls with diagonal boards (LFT-DB) have undergone a significant revival of use and interest, especially in Europe, due to an increasing ...
Daniele Casagrande +2 more
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Retrofit Options for Light-Frame Wood Stud Walls Subjected to Blast Loading
Journal of Structural Engineering, 2014AbstractThis paper presents the results of an experimental program, where a total of eight retrofitted walls were subjected to blast loading, simulated by shock waves using the University of Ottawa’s shock tube. Four different external retrofit options were considered and their behavior in terms of failure mode, stiffness, and strength were documented.
D. N. Lacroix +2 more
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Multicriteria decision analysis applied to the design of light-frame wood wall assemblies
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 2010Designers of light-frame wood wall assemblies should consider several performance criteria simultaneously in addition to minimum requirements set by building codes. Evaluation of various performance characteristics can help select the most suitable configuration for a given project in a given context.
Caroline D. Frenette +4 more
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Capacities of OSB-Sheathed Light-Frame Shear-Wall Panels with or without Perforations
Journal of Structural Engineering, 2009Walls of low-rise wood light-frame buildings are commonly employed as the primary means for resisting damaging effects of horizontal forces caused by events like hurricanes and earthquakes. Here test data show how openings for doors and windows influence the in-plane shear stiffness and load capacity of light-frame wall panels sheathed with oriented ...
G. Doudak, I. Smith
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Behaviour of Light-frame Wood Stud Walls Subjected to Blast Loading
2013Deliberate and accidental explosions along with the heightened risk of loss of life and property damage during such events have highlighted the need for research in the behaviour of materials under high strain rates. Where an extensive body of research is available on steel and concrete structures, little to no details on how to address the design or ...
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