Introduction

This video focuses on interpreting hold-down and collector force results in the Shearwalls Program. It explains how forces are calculated at the ends of each shearwall segment, including uplift (hold-down) forces and in-plane tension/compression forces that require collectors. The program displays these values in both the shearline summary and the hold-down/collector results tables, highlighting any exceedances of specified capacities. The lesson emphasizes the importance of reviewing these results carefully to ensure that the lateral load path is continuous and that hardware and connections are properly specified.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Interpret hold-down and collector force results generated by the Shearwalls Program for each shearwall segment and story level.
• Identify when calculated forces exceed the capacity of specified hardware, triggering design warnings.
• Explain the role of hold-downs and collectors in maintaining a continuous and code-compliant lateral load path.
• Use the results tables and summaries to inform the selection and placement of structural connectors and drag struts.

Instructional Video

Video Run Time: 05:41 minutes

This video utilizes one project file and it is available for download below.