Corrugated shearwall

Abstract

A prefabricated shearwall including a central diaphragm having a height generally defined by top and bottom edges, and a width generally defined by a pair of end sections. The diaphragm further includes at least one corrugation extending in the height direction at least partially between the top and bottom edges. The corrugation increases the ductility and ability of the shearwall to withstand lateral forces such as those generated in earthquakes, high winds, floods and snow loads.

1 . A shearwall, comprising:
 a central diaphragm, including:
 a top edge and a bottom edge generally defining a height of said central diaphragm, 
 first and second ends, extending between the top and bottom edges, generally defining a width of said central diaphragm, and 
   a corrugated section extending partially between said top edge and said bottom edge in between said first and second ends, said corrugated section forming at least one corrugation, said at least one corrugation extending from said bottom edge and terminating at a position between said bottom edge and said top edge.