Analysis of wood diaphragms and trusses. Part I: Diaphragms

An analysis for wood diaphragms is presented taking into account the deformation of the connections. The load–deformation characteristics for the connectors are assumed to be nonlinear. A numerical example is presented and comparisons are made with experimental results on a 20-ft by 60-ft (6-m by 18-m) plywood and decking roof diaphragm. The agreement between the test results and the predictions of the analysis is shown to be good.