Ref. ETABS's SWD ACI318-99 Manual Based on the Shear Wall Design Manual (ACI 318-19) , the Simplified C- and T-section shear wall design...

In the field of nonlinear structural analysis, the term 'geometric stiffness' has long been used to describe the additional terms that...

Inclined 2-Bar Truss with Geometric Nonlinearity and Transformation Matrix This example models a 2-bar inclined truss using the Updated...

This workbook builds a nonlinear axial truss model using the Newton-Raphson method and a bilinear elastic-plastic material model. It...

In the seismic design of tall buildings with podiums or basements, the structure typically consists of a flexible tower built over a...

In the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2015 and 2020, the topographic factor (denoted as Ct) adjusts wind pressure to account for...

Wind load design is a critical aspect of structural engineering, especially for buildings in urban environments where wind effects can...

Seismic design in ASCE 7 is fundamentally governed by the principles of capacity design. This approach ensures that structural systems...

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In seismic design, the overstrength factor (Ωo​) is a crucial component used to ensure a desired hierarchy of strength and failure...

The table below summarizes the drift value used for different seismic design purposes. We have 2 drift values Elastic drift from reduced...

The table below shows the common thickness of the core wall for SDC C. The suggested thickness is in the range of h/140-h/160, where h is...

by alpsconsult 1. Collector (Drag Strut) Design (with Ω₀ ) Given:  - Axial force from ETABS (Fx) = 220 kN (tension)  - Overstrength...

In all SMRF from SDC B, ACI requires to check the joint shear strength. It's sometimes overlooked and we could end up with the SMRF with...

A photo taken in Mandalay, Myanmar, after the M8.2 earthquake event. This emphasizes the importance of checking foundation stability. It...

ASCE 7-16 §12.4.2.2 & §12.4.2.3 These sections define how vertical seismic effects (Ev) are added to load combinations. ✅ Summary:...

❌ No . According to ACI 318-14 (ASCE 7-10), we need to extend at least pc strand from concrete pile into pilecap. For using pc strand...

Introduction In post-tensioned (PT) concrete slab design, one subtle yet critical phenomenon is the axial restraint  that develops at the...

by alpsdev When working with 3D structural elements such as beams, frames, or trusses, it is often necessary to define a local coordinate...