About the author  ⁄ Jared S. Hensley, P.E.

Jared Hensley oversees the Pacific Northwest territory for APA The Engineered Wood Association. He may be reached at jared.hensley@apawood.org.

Utilizing Force Transfer Around Openings

The lateral force-resisting system tends to be one of the most challenging aspects of the structural design of a building. In today’s wood-framed construction, designers consistently see larger buildings combined with bigger and more numerous window and door openings. This construction trend usually translates into reduced areas for lateral resistance throughout the structure.

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