CLT Shear Wall Options in the US

Comprehensive coverage of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and light-frame wood shear wall systems available for use and in development. References 2024 IBC, 2021 SDPWS, and ASCE 7-22. Covers SDPWS Appendix B CLT shear walls, Section 4.6.3 Exception CLT shear walls, mass timber rocking shear walls, and Oregon Statewide Alternate Method. Includes seismic design parameters, height limits, construction type compatibility, and application guidance for different building types (residential, office, educational, industrial, tall timber). Provides comparative tables of shear wall systems and their design coefficients.