Understanding the Complexities of Designing Diaphragms in Buildings for Earthquakes
Function of Diaphragms
1. Relatively thin but stiff horizontal
structural systems which transmit inplane
lateral
forces to, or between,
vertical lateral force resisting elements.
2. The diaphragms tie the whole structure together.
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