Sheathing Braced Design of Wall Studs

Abstract

This report was prepared as part of the American Iron and Steel Institute sponsored project: Sheathing Braced Design of Wall Studs. The project also received supplementary support and funding from the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association. Additional project information and documentation is available at www.ce.jhu.edu/bschafer/sheathedwalls. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Iron and Steel Institute, nor the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association