Download or read book An Introduction to Seismic Building Shear Walls written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design of buildings to resist seismic forces. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2 DESIGN FORCES 3. WALL COMPONENTS 4. IN-PLANE EFFECTS 5. OUT-OF-PLANE EFFECTS 6. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS 7. MASONRY SHEAR WALLS 8. WOOD STUD SHEAR WALLS 9. STEEL STUD SHEAR WALLS.