RC shear walls are carrying the earthquake loads down to the foundation. They provide large strength and stiffness to buildings in the direction of their orientation. Reinforced Concrete (RC) shear walls are excellent structural system for earthquake resistance. 
See the images bellow presenting the way they are build and settled in the building construction. There are presented all important points that make this system functional.
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