Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Integrated Steel Shear Walls with Varying Web Width-to-Thickness Ratios

The cold-formed steel-framed shear wall sheathed with steel sheet is widely used as a lateral force-resisting system for light-framed construction. However, the boundary conditions of screw joint are not clear when screwed to frame. To address this issue, experimental methods have been calculate strength, but these many limiting factors. In study, we investigate structural performance integrated walls varying web width-to-thickness ratios an alternative steel-sheathed in light-gauge frames. proposed design equation validated by three specimens and 72 finite element models. This allows designers determine strength without conducting full-scale shear-wall tests.