An uninterrupted expanse of floor or roof ______________ creates a strong horizontal shear-resisting diaphragm that prevents the building from twisting and racking horizontally and share its shear strength with walls below.

A. Sheeting
B. Concrete
C. panels
D. tiles


Answer: A

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