Reply To: Timber frame shear wall using beam connections

[hs04my]

Hi 

  For this model i have done the following( i have tried different variations)

• the sheating material is modelled as a shell element
• Both the top and bottom plate is modelled as solid elements
• Nails are modelled as solid elements ( alsto tried with beams). the holes for the nails are made in inventor and imported
• the contacs between the nails and the holes are created as bonded 
• the contact between the studs and sheating are frictionless
• the contact between the bracket and studs are bonded
• i have attached some photos to show the results. if needed i can also attach the full model.