WSH - Wall Sheathing
The following models are available:
WSH.001a | Wall Sheathing - General fragility
This is a general representation of wall sheathing resistance. Wall sheathing is included as a modeled structural component in the HAZUS-MH hurricane model. The primary failure mode modeled for this component is sheathing being torn off. Resistances assigned to building components in the HAZUS model are based on results from laboratory test data, engineering analyses coupled with laboratory data, and in some cases, engineering judgment.
LIMITATIONs: This capacity function represents a simplification of real-world wall sheathing behavior under wind loads.
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Vickery, P. J., P. F. Skerlj, J. Lin, L. A. Twisdale, M. A. Young, and F. M. Lavelle. 2006. HAZUS-MH Hurricane Model Methodology. II: Damage and Loss Estimation. Nat. Hazards Rev., 7 (2): 94–103. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2006)7:2(94).
Kakareko, G., S. Jung, S. Mishra, and O. A. Vanli. 2021. Bayesian capacity model for hurricane vulnerability estimation. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 17 (5): 638–648. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2020.1760318.
WSH.001b | Wall Sheathing - General fragility
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Cope, A. D. 2004. Predicting the vulnerability of typical residential buildings to hurricane damage. University of Florida.
Unnikrishnan, V. U., and M. Barbato. 2017. Multihazard Interaction Effects on the Performance of Low-Rise Wood-Frame Housing in Hurricane-Prone Regions. Journal of Structural Engineering, 143 (8): 04017076. American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001797.
WSH.002a | Wall Sheathing - 6d common nails (2" length) @ 6/12 in
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Rosowsky, D. V., and N. Cheng. 1999. Reliability of Light-Frame Roofs in High-Wind Regions. I: Wind Loads. Journal of Structural Engineering, 125 (7): 725–733. American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1999)125:7(725).
Lee, K. H., and D. V. Rosowsky. 2005. Fragility assessment for roof sheathing failure in high wind regions. Engineering Structures, 27 (6): 857–868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2004.12.017.
Grayson, J. M., W. Pang, and S. Schiff. 2013. Building envelope failure assessment framework for residential communities subjected to hurricanes. Engineering Structures, 51: 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.027.
WSH.002b | Wall Sheathing - 6d common nails (2" length) @ 6/12 in
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Rosowsky, D. V., and N. Cheng. 1999. Reliability of Light-Frame Roofs in High-Wind Regions. I: Wind Loads. Journal of Structural Engineering, 125 (7): 725–733. American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1999)125:7(725).
Lee, K. H., and D. V. Rosowsky. 2005. Fragility assessment for roof sheathing failure in high wind regions. Engineering Structures, 27 (6): 857–868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2004.12.017.
Grayson, J. M., W. Pang, and S. Schiff. 2013. Building envelope failure assessment framework for residential communities subjected to hurricanes. Engineering Structures, 51: 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.027.
WSH.003a | Wall Sheathing - 8d common nails (2.5" length) @ 6/12 in
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Rosowsky, D. V., and N. Cheng. 1999. Reliability of Light-Frame Roofs in High-Wind Regions. I: Wind Loads. Journal of Structural Engineering, 125 (7): 725–733. American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1999)125:7(725).
Lee, K. H., and D. V. Rosowsky. 2005. Fragility assessment for roof sheathing failure in high wind regions. Engineering Structures, 27 (6): 857–868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2004.12.017.
Grayson, J. M., W. Pang, and S. Schiff. 2013. Building envelope failure assessment framework for residential communities subjected to hurricanes. Engineering Structures, 51: 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.027.
WSH.003b | Wall Sheathing - 8d common nails (2.5" length) @ 6/12 in
Suggested Block Size: 1 EA
Rosowsky, D. V., and N. Cheng. 1999. Reliability of Light-Frame Roofs in High-Wind Regions. I: Wind Loads. Journal of Structural Engineering, 125 (7): 725–733. American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1999)125:7(725).
Lee, K. H., and D. V. Rosowsky. 2005. Fragility assessment for roof sheathing failure in high wind regions. Engineering Structures, 27 (6): 857–868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2004.12.017.
Grayson, J. M., W. Pang, and S. Schiff. 2013. Building envelope failure assessment framework for residential communities subjected to hurricanes. Engineering Structures, 51: 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.027.