“…Previous studies have mainly focused on the axial compression behavior of steel stud walls [ [50] , [51] , [52] ] as well as their fire performance [ [53] , [54] , [55] ]. The seismic performance of steel stud walls with various configurations, cover boards, steel stud tube spacings, and openings have been investigated by Restrepo et al [ 56 ], Moghimi et al [ 57 ], Wang et al [ 58 ], Bao et al [ 59 ], Fulop et al [ 60 ], Macillo et al [ 61 ], Fiorino et al [ 62 ], Ye et al [ 63 ] and Wang et al [ 64 ] by series of cyclic tests and the shake table tests conducted by Fiorino et al [ 65 ]. It has been recognized that the cover board makes a considerable contribution to the load bearing capacity and stiffness of the steel stud wall.…”