Simplified Analysis for Openings in Flexible Wood Diaphragms
Openings in wood diaphragms are unavoidable but can cause significant changes to the shear distribution in the diaphragms. Openings complicate the design procedure, however, there is a simplified method available when certain conditions are met. In the April 2025 SEU Session, Kimberly Kramer, PhD, PE, SE, from Kansas State University, presented Designing for Openings in […]