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🌟Formulation for 3D Truss Element Transformation — With MATLAB Code
by alpsdev, 2025 When working with 3D truss structures , the transformation between local and global coordinates becomes crucial....
Adisorn O.
Apr 27, 20253 min read


Choosing Shear Wall Thickness: h/25 vs h/16 — What Should We Follow?
In seismic design, setting the right shear wall thickness is far more important than just passing code checks. It’s about ensuring...
Adisorn O.
Apr 27, 20252 min read
🏗️ Caution in Bearing Load Transfer: Why Pilecap Concrete f'c Should Not Be Too Low Compared to Column f'c
📖 Introduction In structural foundation design, particularly for pile caps receiving high axial loads from columns , the transfer of...
Adisorn O.
Apr 26, 20253 min read


🏗️ Foundation Bearing Check: Why You Should Never Place a Column at the Edge of a Pile Cap
📖 Introduction In foundation design, particularly for pile caps and spread footings , verifying the bearing stress at the...
Adisorn O.
Apr 26, 20253 min read


🚀 Breaking Ground with SEISMIC-PILE: Our Custom FEM Tool for Lateral Pile Analysis
By alpsdev 2025 🔧 Key Features Implemented: ✅ FEM-Based Beam Modeling True 2D beam elements with 2 DOFs per node Supports bending...
Adisorn O.
Apr 24, 20251 min read


🏗️ Understanding Pushover Analysis and Capacity Spectrum Method (CSM)
by alpsdev · April 2025 🔎 What is Pushover Analysis? Pushover analysis is a nonlinear static method used to evaluate structural...
Adisorn O.
Apr 24, 20252 min read


🧠 From Theory to Practice: General FEM-Based Shear Distribution for Complex Shear Walls
Author: Adisorn Owatsiriwong, D. Eng. 🔍 Problem Statement In modern seismic design, shear walls are critical lateral force–resisting...
Adisorn O.
Apr 22, 20252 min read


🔍 Understanding the Response Modification Factor (R) and Overstrength Factor (Ω₀) in Seismic Design
In seismic design, engineers use a blend of structural capacity, ductility, and energy dissipation behavior to ensure life safety and...
Adisorn O.
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Key Considerations of Seismic Design: Stiffness, Strength, and Ductility
In the world of structural engineering, seismic design is not just about withstanding earthquakes — it’s about ensuring resilience,...
Adisorn O.
Apr 22, 20253 min read


🔄 Rotated Neutral Axis: A Smarter Way to Generate the PMM Surface
When checking seismic design for shear walls, engineers often rely on pre-defined PMM interaction curves. But with today’s tools, we can...
Adisorn O.
Apr 21, 20251 min read


🏗️ Understanding P–Delta Effects in ASCE 7-16 Seismic Design
In structural engineering, understanding the role of second-order effects, particularly P-Delta (∆) moments, is crucial for designing...
Adisorn O.
Apr 21, 20252 min read


🏗️ Why You Should Always Include the Basement in Seismic Modeling
When it comes to seismic analysis of buildings, one question often gets overlooked: “Should I include the basement in my seismic model?”...
Adisorn O.
Apr 19, 20254 min read


WALLCHECK—A Seismic design safety tool for shear wall buildings
In development plan to be completed in Q2/2025
Adisorn O.
Apr 19, 20251 min read


Redundancy Factor in ASCE 7: When One Wall Is Not Enough
In seismic design, we focus heavily on member strength and ductile detailing — but often overlook the quiet power of redundancy . ASCE 7...
Adisorn O.
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Understanding Structural Irregularities in ASCE 7: A Guide to Remedial Actions
In modern structural design, achieving both safety and efficiency requires more than just calculating forces and designing members—it...
Adisorn O.
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Comparison of Post-Installed Anchor Types (ACI 318)
1. Overview This summary compares different types of post-installed concrete anchors, including adhesive, expansion, undercut, and...
Adisorn O.
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Concrete Fastener Design Summary (ACI 318-19) -- revised
Adisorn Owatsiriwong, D.Eng. alpsdev Introduction Concrete fasteners (anchors) are used to transfer loads between structural and...
Adisorn O.
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Settlement Calculation of Footing on Sand Layers
Credit: uproperty.ph.com *Use this sheet at your own risk!
Adisorn O.
Apr 17, 20251 min read
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