Lesson 1: Introduction to Shearwalls
Lesson 4: Shearwall Design: Capacity vs. Deflection Based Force Distribution
Lesson 9: Modelling Techniques and Tips
Course Summary

Lesson 7 Assessment

Difficulty Level: 3/5

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes


Problem Statement: Single Shearwall Design

The goal of this assignment is to design a single shearwall with multiple segments as shown below:

Given Data:

  • From the model, apply a seismic load V on the shearwall B-1, with a magnitude of 25kN
  • Vertical dead load on the wall (D): 10 kN/m
  • Use DF Plywood for sheathing
  • No1/No2 SPF (38 x 89) for framing
  • Stud spacing: 400 mm
  • 2 Studs at each end of shearwall segments
  • Hold-down type : HDU2 – SDS2.5
  • Use hold-downs on all segments
  • Apply hold-downs at all openings
  • Use the shearwall deflection to calculate rigidity, and distribute force on wall segments based on rigidity
  • Always linearize deflection equation

Design Requirement:

Use the software to design the shearwall and provide answers to the following questions: 


Question 1

The sheathing material information can be found in page 3 of the Design Results.

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4