Everything You Wanted to Know About Diaphragms (But Were Afraid to Ask) [E7a]

You have probably been to previous presentations that covered the basics of roof and floor diaphragms in idealized structures. Real structures are usually more complex. But fear not; this presentation will go beyond the basics and discuss situations found in real structures, such as irregular shaped diaphragms, sloped diaphragms, combined wind uplift and diaphragm shear, dealing with large openings, and other real conditions. After this session, you will be prepared for these real-world diaphragms.

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