Patent ID: 6643986
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: E04B,E04H,Y02A

Abstract:
In a diaphragm for resisting lateral forces imposed on a building structure, an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel in said diaphragm and the framing members supporting said structural panel, said improved mechanical connection comprising:a. said structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; b. said plurality of framing members disposed in registration with said proximal side of said structural panel near said edge faces; c. a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting said structural panel to said framing members, wherein at least two of said framing members are connected to said panel with a plurality of said perimeter fasteners; and d. means for reducing bending of said perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of said perimeter fasteners, said means for reducing bending of said perimeter fasteners acting when said lateral forces are imposed on said building structure.