Comparison of Energy Dissipation, Stiffness, and Damage of Structural Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Conventional Gypsum, and Viscoelastic Gypsum Shearwalls Subjected to Cyclic Loads

A key element in the seismic load resisting system of a wood framed structure is the shear wall which is typically sheathed on one side with plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum on the other. The shear capacity of gypsum sheathed shear walls is typically neglected in high seismic areas...

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Main Authors: Andrew S. Blasetti, David W. Dinehart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/2/3/173