shearwall
Building's sideways strength
A shearwall is a structural element designed to resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquake loads.
Typically made of reinforced concrete, plywood, or steel panels, shearwalls transfer horizontal forces from floors and roofs down to the foundation.
They are essential components in buildings located in seismic zones or areas prone to high winds.
The engineer specified additional shearwalls to meet the new earthquake code requirements.
Of the side
- seismicRelating to ground tremors
- loadbearingCarrying structural weight
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- rigidityState of being unbending
diaphragm · stiffness · resistance · deflection · moment · cantilever · earthquake · stress
Underlying support structure
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- rigidityState of being unbending
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- firmnessResistance to deformation
robustness · durability · resilience · solidity · resistance · sturdiness · bracing · reinforcement
lateral
Of the side
- seismicRelating to ground tremors
- loadbearingCarrying structural weight
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
rigidity · diaphragm · stiffness · resistance · deflection · moment · cantilever · earthquake · stress · reinforcement
foundation
Underlying support structure
firmness · robustness · durability · resilience · solidity · resistance · sturdiness · bracing · reinforcement · secure
plywood
Engineered layered wood panels
- concreteSolid building mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
nailing · panel · OSB · masonry · studs · gypsum · blocking · fasteners · rebar · drywall