Gordon,
You can find design theories and exact detailed examples on how to do this if you can get your hands on a copy of "A Primer on Diaphragm Design" from the Metal Construction Association. Its a bit tricky the first time through but it really works out nicely. If I recall correctly, it can also be made into spreadsheet form without too much work.
Jim Wilson, PE
Stroudsburg, PA
From: Gordon Goodell <GordonGoodell@harmonydesigninc.com>
To: seaint@seaint.org
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:47:15 PM
Subject: Cold-formed corrugated
I have a client who wants to use an "unengineered agricultural building" made of cold-formed steel as most of the envelope for a large woodshop. I have my roof diaphragm problems solved, because it's being furred out & covered w/ plywood (underside). Does anyone have experience using corrugated metal for shearwalls? It seems like the 4 ½", 20ga corrugated partition panels supplied with the kit should have a lot of shear resistance if connected properly. If I could prove it, it would be a shame to require wood shearwalls to be built right beside them.
thanks,
Gordon Goodell