The role of the hold-down in the capacity model of LTF and CLT shear walls based on the experimental lateral response

• Pseudo-static cyclic tests on Cross-Lam Timber (CLT) and Light Frame (LTF) shear walls. Decomposition of the post-elastic displacement into sliding, rocking deformation components. Similarity two structural responses due to same resisting mechanism. A capacity model based sole hold-down reaction seizes overall response. The estimated overstrength factors manifests intrinsic differences between systems. Cross Laminated walls are widespread constructive technologies in timber engineering. Despite differences, lateral response systems may be quite similar under specific connection layouts, boundary constraints, size This paper compares experimental CLT LTF characterized by 250×250cm, loaded according EN 12512 protocol. rigid-body rotation prevails over translation range. As a consequence, accurately observed response, despite ignoring other contributions. authors examine exhibited related error corresponding hold down restraints. Additionally, it is assessed panel sheathing collapse failure. factor most meaningful difference considered layouts.