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The Structural Skin: In-Plane Diaphragm Shear, Fastener Edge Spacing, and Lateral Seismic Distribution in Steep-Slope Shingle Decks

• September 28, 2026
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In structural engineering across peninsular India—particularly within the seismically active zones of Zone III and Zone IV governed by IS 1893 (Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures)—engineers calculate foundation sizes, reinforce RCC columns, and detail masonry shear walls with extreme precision. Yet, when evaluating how lateral forces transfer from the sky down into these …