CUREe-Caltech Woodframe Project - Task 1.4.3
Seismic Behavior of Wood Cripple Walls
Specimen #1: Level 2 ft. cripple wall subjected to the ordinary ground motion protocol (Krawinkler et al 1999)
Tested on 08/03/00
Test Matrix: 100% bracing, 450plf gravity loading
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Level Wall During Testing:
At a lateral displacement of 2.135"
Fully assembled Test
Pull out of nails along the top of the panels towards
the end of test.
Stud displacement after testing
(center OSB panel has been removed)
Photos Before Testing
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Select photos during & after testing
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Center OSB Panel
West OSB Panel
East OSB Panel
Lateral Force-displacement response of Specimen #1:
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