Research Article

Analytical Analysis of Seismic Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Frames with Strap Brace and Sheathings Plates

Table 2

Material properties of sheeting.

Sheath Module of elasticity (MPa)Yield stress (MPa)5Poisson ratio

OSB199173.500.30
CSP273763.200.25
DFP3104453.800.30
GWB412902.000.20

 1Oriented strand board.
2Canadian softwood plywood.
3Douglas fir plywood.
4Gypsum wall board.
5All sheathings (cover plates) are wooden panels.