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Wood Shear Wall (ASD)

The Shear Wall ASD calculator seamlessly handles both perforated and segmented wall types. Simply input the geometry and material details, including sheathing and stud specifications, along with applied loads, and watch as the tool provides comprehensive insights. The results include governing wind and seismic shear loads, as well as a summary of chord loads, ensuring a thorough analysis.

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