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A shear frame assembly of the type having a pair of tensioned diagonal straps that provide resistance to shear loads. The shear frame assembly includes a pair of laterally opposed vertical supports each having a first end portion and each vertical support has an aperture in its first end portion. Th

A shear frame assembly of the type having a pair of tensioned diagonal straps that provide resistance to shear loads. The shear frame assembly includes a pair of laterally opposed vertical supports each having a first end portion and each vertical support has an aperture in its first end portion. The aperture is sized to receive one of the tensioned diagonal straps therethrough. Transverse top and bottom plates extend between the end portions of the vertical supports. A strap-alignment member is positioned in each aperture and each alignment member is positioned to receive and align the tensioned strap within the aperture. A force distributing member is positioned in each aperture and interposed between the alignment member and the respective vertical support. Each vertical support is formed by three studs that are connected together by bands that wrap around the studs so as to sandwich the middle stud between inner and outer studs. A building system for constructing a building using the shear frame assemblies includes a plurality of building wall frame assemblies and shear brace assemblies that are interconnected to each other in a configuration that forms the selective walls of the building. Each shear frame assembly is connected to at least one other shear frame assembly or a wall frame assembly.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A shear frame assembly comprising:a pair of laterally opposed structural members each having a first end portion;an aperture positioned adjacent the first end portion of the structural members;diagonal tensioning members adapted to be received by and aligned through the a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A shear frame assembly comprising:a pair of laterally opposed structural members each having a first end portion;an aperture positioned adjacent the first end portion of the structural members;diagonal tensioning members adapted to be received by and aligned through the aperture, said aperture being sized to receive one of the diagonal tensioning members therethrough;a transverse member extending between the first end portions of the structural members;an alignment member in each aperture, each alignment member being positioned to receive and align the diagonal tensioning members within the aperture; anda force-distributing member positioned in each aperture and interposed between the alignment member and the respective structural member.