A reinforced concrete shear wall with special ductile detailing; there are many columns that carry gravity loads. Determine the R-value for this system.
A reinforced concrete shear wall with special ductile detailing; there are many columns that carry gravity loads. Determine the R-value for this system.
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SFRS: A reinforced concrete shear wall with special ductile detailing; there are many columns that carry gravity loads. Determine the R-value for this system.
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A structure that can support both lateral and gravitational stresses is called a shear wall. Based on the seismicity of the location, these shear walls were created (depending on seismic forces acting).
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