what is SHEAR WALL ? why and where it is provided.

Answer Posted / d.ramachandran.b.e

shear wall is mainly to resist earth quake forces in tall
builldings done at cornors mainly and in 1or3 intermediate

portions as a measure of safety against collapse without any
warning as per results of structural engg lab in chennai

this may look little costly but safe

even this cannot prevent Earth QUAKE

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