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Download Solution PDFWhich type of wall is designed to resist lateral forces, like wind or earthquakes?
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Shear wall
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Designed to resist lateral forces (wind, earthquakes)
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Made of reinforced concrete or steel
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Provides stiffness and strength to prevent swaying or collapse
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Transfers horizontal loads to the foundation
Additional InformationCavity wall
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Consists of two layers with a cavity between them
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Primarily used for insulation (thermal and sound)
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Not designed to resist lateral forces
Partition wall
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Non-load-bearing wall used to divide spaces
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Does not carry significant structural loads
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Not designed to resist lateral forces
Load-bearing wall
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Carries the weight of the structure above (vertical load)
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May offer some lateral load resistance, but not primarily designed for it
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Does not provide significant lateral resistance like a shear wall
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