Evaluation of direct stucco-woodframe connectors for enhanced seismic performance

Observations of earthquake damage indicate that stucco shear walls often fail at the connection (staples/nails) between stucco lath and wood frame members. To improve the connection of stucco to wood frame, special devices called Shear-locks have been developed. Shear-locks provide a direct connecti...

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Main Author: Mastschuch, Tatiana
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/13275

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