Load Path Lateral Loads - WoodWorks

Shear Wall Anchorage – 3" x 3" Default• New shear wall anchorageprovisions i at foundation–Section 4.3.6.4.3– Exception: round washerspermitted provided hold downappropriately sized foroverturningUnblocked Shear Walls• Nails 6" panel edge spacing• Up to 2:1 aspect ratio• 16' height limit• Based on cyclic testing• Shear capacity reductionUnblocked Shear Walls• Deflection (4.3.2.2)– Less stiffness– Deflection componentamplified by:vC ubWSP over Gypsum Shear Walls• Section 4.3.7.2 and Table 4.3B• Consistent with IBC 2006• Shear wall with fire resistance