Tuesday, August 12, 2008

RE: Wood Shear Wall Top Plate Shear Transfer

Hi David,
 
Double top plate collector continuous over the wall and extending the full length of the building.
 
Michel
 
Is the collector continuous over the wall?  If "collector" is discontinuous (i.e. blocking o/ wall), you still need a tension strap for force transfer, but connectors from blocks to top plate.  what are you asking?

David Topete, SE