[Size: 18 MB] ... Concrete ShearWall Design: QuickConcreteWall specializes in reinforced concrete shear walls and is an excellent tool for detailing a concrete wall subject to in-plane forces. Complex ACI interaction checks are done instantaneously as you tweak design parameters and view the results. Complete rebar detailing is provided in a productivity-quick format.
Modeling
A rectangular wall, or wall with columns at the ends
Reinforcement: Specify horizontal & vertical bars, column longitudinal bars (if columns), and ties
Single-curtain or double-curtain reinforcement
Multiple (independent) walls may be designed in a single project file
Specify extents of special boundary elements (seismic provisions)
Specify manner in which horizontal wall bars are embedded into columns (or boundary elements): Straight, hooked, or not at all
Option to have crossties on every column longitudinal bar, or only as required by code
Specify whether or not column longitudinal bars use a tangential lap splice
Enter the design displacement for seismic design (when seismic provisions are to be used)
European rebar sizes
Loading
Supported loads: shear, In-plane moment, axial loading
No limit on the number of load sets that can be entered
Load combinations & factoring performed automatically
ASCE 7-10 Load Combinations
Custom "building code" load combinations
Import & Export Loads (text)
Optionally include the self-weight of the wall
Specify shear loads at the top of the wall or at the base
Design Checks Performed
Checks concrete walls for in-plane forces
IBC 2012 and ACI 318-11specifications
ACI Ch. 21, (seismic) including special boundary elements
Detailing when special boundary elements are not present (21.9.6.5)
Wall minimum reinforcement (horizontal & vertical) of ACI Ch 14
Wall reinforcement max spacing (horizontal & vertical) of ACI Ch 14
Wall shear strength according to ACI Ch 11
Wall & column detailing requirements of ACI Ch 7
Wall flexure/axial interaction strength per ACI Ch 10
Wall shear strength according to ACI Ch 21
(when seismic provisions are to be used)
Wall steel ratio/spacing according to ACI Ch 21
(when seismic provisions are to be used)
Special boundary element detailing & related checks of ACI Ch 21
Results
Demand/Capacity ratios with clear Pass/Fail indicators
All check equations shown graphically for easy verification
Context-specific drawings related to each group of calculations
Interaction diagram plotted for each load case
Easy identification of the load combination that controlled
Calculates development and splice lengths for wall & column bars
Reports
Full-color reporting for a professional look and easy reading
Detailed design sketch
Echo of input data
Extremely customizable, from a summary to full-calculation details