Seismic performance of timber light-frame shear walls
Timber light-frame shear walls are a widespread structural system employed within platform framing buildings. Therefore, the analysis of the seismic performance of these structures deserves proper attention. In this regard, the limited inertia forces ensured by the high strength-to-density ratio of the timber and the energy dissipation ensured by sheathing-to-framing connections provide good earthquake resistance. The latter aspect for timber light-frame shear walls subjected to in-plane seismic loads is investigated in the present work.