Composite shear walls ◆ Shear wall or core wall is the main lateral force resistant components,where the lateral forces could be induced by wind,by earthquake or combination of the two.The influence of the lateral forces on the building normally varies with the height of building, and therefore their structural requirements rise. Higher axial compression strength,higher ductility and thin structural wall size. Composite wall possesses these three features as compared to the RC shear walls.◆ Shear wall or core wall is the main lateral force resistant components, where the lateral forces could be induced by wind , by earthquake or combination of the two. The influence of the lateral forces on the building normally varies with the height of building, and therefore their structural requirements rise. ◆ Higher axial compression strength, higher ductility and thin structural wall size. ◆Composite wall possesses these three features as compared to the RC shear walls. Composite shear walls