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Shear Wall Failure Mechanisms |
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Half of Wall &
Window Sill |
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Nail withdrawal |
| Sheathing Movement |
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| Notice the red lines on the OSB. Prior to loading, these lines met in the middle of the wall and were parallel to the bottom of the wall. Also note the separation of studs from sill plate. |
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