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what is meant by diaphragm in civil engineering?
why we use it in studying resistance of seismic forces?
Hello Emad,
Diaphragms have an important role when it comes to resisting forces due to seismic forces. It is said that the various diaphragms have performed satisfactorily when induced by natural hazards. Below is a link which gives you an in-depth analysis of the role of diaphrams of:
- Roofs
- Walls
- Floors
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1984/falk84a.pdf
Also, another useful link explaining the differences between flexible and rigid diaphrams and their responses in seismic conditions and other valuable information:
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=MJ_KHuRUYkMC&pg=PT798&lpg=PT798&dq=what+is+a...
I hope this has helped answer your question.
Warm Regards,
Jeanette
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