Wood structural panel sheathed shear walls and diaphragms are the primary lateral-load-resisting elements in wood-frame construction. As wood-frame construction is continuously evolving, designers in ...

Seattle's Rainier Square Tower, shown under construction but now nearing completion, is the 850-ft-tall proof of concept for the SpeedCore system. Supporters of a high-rise lateral-load resisting ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...