Flexible Diaphragm - Story Strength Check

Description of Software Tool:

This above referenced Excel Software Tool is provided for the determination of Expected Strengths (at % Drift) of adjacent floor (or story) levels in a wood framed building, which depend on the sum total of Lateral Force Resisting System (LFRS) Elements used at each floor level; the resulting floor strengths (at % Drift) in both orthogonal directions (N-S and W-E) are used to check Story Strength Ratios for new or existing buildings.

The following worksheets are included within this Software Tool:

• Summary of Expected Strengths;

• Floor Above, N-S;

• Floor Above, W-E;

• Floor Below, N-S;

• Floor Below, W-E;

• SFBC 2013 Tabular Values;

Users Guide to Software Tool - Page 1 (Brief Description)