RC-Pier Shear Design Checks

Question

Am I correct in assuming RC-Pier does not check columns for shear capacity? Why is this? 
 Also, when checking footings for one-way and two-way shear, does RC-pier only check Vc? I'm being told footing stirrups are required, but don't see an option to add them.

Vinay mysore · Accepted Answer

Hi Mark, 
 I agree with you that RCpier program does not check columns for shear capacity . This is one of the limitations of 
 the program and will request the development team to add this feature in the program. 
 Yes RCpier checks only the one way and 2 way shear capacity and just mentions that additional required footing stirrups . 
 Currently there is no option to add the stirrups. The user has to calculate the stirrups separately. 
 Please let me know if you need any additional information. 
 Thanks , 
 Vinay