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What is a Shear Wall?Shear wall is a vertical structural element used to resist the horizontal forces such as wind force, seismic force. These forces acts parallel to the plane of the wall. Shear walls are generally used in high rise buildings where effect of wind forces and seismic forces is more.
Types of Shear WallsBased on type of material used, shear walls are classified into following types.
- Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
- Concrete Block Shear Wall
- Steel Shear Wall
- Plywood Shear Wall
- Mid-Ply Shear Wall