Patent ID: 7150132
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: E04B,E04H

Abstract:
1. An assembly comprising: a foundation; a shear wall supported above the foundation, the shear wall comprising an upper portion and a top plate extending horizontally across the upper portion thereof, the shear wall defining a portal extending therethrough, the portal having a first side and a second side spaced apart from one another; a first anchor positioned proximate the first side of the portal and extending from the foundation through the top plate; a second anchor positioned proximate the second side of the portal and extending from the foundation through the top plate; a first retainer engaging the first anchor at a first distance above the top plate; a second retainer engaging the second anchor at a second distance above the top plate; a first take-up device positioned and expandable to fill the first distance; and a second take-up device positioned and expandable to fill the second distance; wherein the shear wall further comprises at least one cable providing triangulated support therefor.