Wall Plate Standards

INTRODUCTION Steel plate shear walls (SPW) have been used in a significant number of buildings, beginning decades ago, before the existence of design requirements specifically addressing this structural system. Implementation has accelerated significantly since the recent publication...

1. SCOPE The material defined by this specification is a low tension stranded cable, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or perlfluoro alkoxyl alkane (PFA) insulated conductor. The cable is similar to ISO 6722 with a thin wall insulation thickness.