Light-Frame Wall Systems: Performance and Predictability.

David S. Gromala

doi:10.2737/FPL-RP-442

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Light-Frame Wall Systems: Performance and Predictability.

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Authors:

David S. Gromala

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-RP-442

Source:

Research Paper FPL-442.Madison, WI: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.14 p.

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Abstract

This paper compares results of all wall tests with analytical predictions of performance.Conventional wood-stud walls of one configuration failed at bending loads that were 4 to 6 times design load.The computer model overpredicted wall strength by and average of 10 percent and deflection by an average of 6 percent.

Keywords

Wood-stud, walls, light-frame, house, structure, test, analysis

Citation

Gromala, David S. 1983. Light-Frame Wall Systems: Performance and Predictability. Research Paper FPL-442.Madison, WI: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.14 p.