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___________ wall is used to resist lateral forces like severe wind.(a) Knee wall(b) Cavity wall(c) Infill wall(d) Shear wallI got this question in an international level competition.I would like to ask this question from Components of Building in chapter Building Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct choice is (d) Shear wall

For EXPLANATION I would say: Shear wall is a LONG continuous structure, just LIKE that surrounding an elevator. It has excellent strength and can withstand heavy WINDS, EARTHQUAKES.



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