Monotonic and Cyclic Tests of Long Steel –Frame Shear Walls with Openings

PREFACE

This report represents the results of monotonic and cyclic tests of sixteen full-size, cold-formed steel-framed shear walls sheathed with oriented strand board, with and without openings.

The findings provided a basis for continued research and development efforts, leading to the establishment of provisions for cold-formed steel-framed Type II shear walls.

 
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RP99-2