33.2.1 - Wall Subsystems
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What is the primary role of exterior walls?
💡 Hint: Think about the outer boundaries of a structure.
Name one material used for constructing shear walls.
💡 Hint: Think of strong materials used in buildings.
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What is the purpose of shear walls in buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about walls that withstand winds.
True or False: Interior walls have no structural role.
💡 Hint: Consider their role beyond just separation.
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Given a shear wall with a height of 120 ft and an approximate wind load of 0.5 kip/ft, calculate the total shear force on the wall.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for shear force.
Design a trussed shear wall to resist a lateral load of 90 kips while ensuring zero tensile forces in the supporting columns. Discuss your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces transfer through structures.
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