Introduction

The focus in this video is on flexible diaphragm distribution and how it is applied within the software. Building on the previous discussion of flexible versus rigid diaphragms, the video outlines when flexible diaphragm assumptions are permitted under U.S. codes, such as ASCE 7-16 for light-frame wood structures. Viewers learn how to toggle between flexible, rigid, and worst-case distribution options in the software and observe how loads are assigned based on tributary areas during flexible diaphragm analysis. While the program does not calculate diaphragm flexibility directly, it highlights how users can assess this manually using deflection criteria.

Résultats de l'apprentissage

A la fin de cette leçon, vous serez capable de :

• Explain the difference between flexible and rigid diaphragm distribution and their effects on shearwall design.
• Identify when flexible diaphragm distribution is permitted based on U.S. building codes, including ASCE 7-16.
• Demonstrate how to apply and analyze flexible diaphragm settings using the Shearwalls Program.
• Evaluate diaphragm flexibility by comparing manually calculated diaphragm deflection with shearwall story drift.

Vidéo d'instruction

Video Run Time: 02:35 minutes

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