Shear Wall vs Mivan: Structural System Comparison for Indian High-Rise
Shear wall technology and Mivan shuttering are often compared on Indian project brochures, but they are not direct substitutes. Shear walls are structural elements; Mivan is a formwork system for casting RCC walls and slabs quickly.
Key differences
- Shear wall: Lateral load-resisting RCC wall — see shear wall guide.
- Mivan: Aluminium formwork for rapid repetitive casting — see Mivan shuttering.
A Mivan building still needs shear walls or equivalent lateral system where the structural engineer specifies them.
FAQ
Is Mivan better than shear wall construction?
Wrong comparison. Mivan is how you cast; shear walls are what you design for earthquake/wind. Many Mivan projects include shear walls.
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