Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

RE: Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

Seth Guthrie — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:03:31 GMT

I'm not familiar with that message. Start with one rectangular shell selected, or multiple shells that align vertically to make a wall, then try to assign a concrete wall design to it from Modules - Walls - Assign. I usually select the wall shell and the opening when doing this, though selecting the opening is not strictly required (in my version).

If that does not work we will need to get your file and confirm your version.

RE: Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

Edgar Espejo — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:53:40 GMT

I know how to place opening on shell, but went I try to make design of the shear wall and get reinfocerment this is the msn I get

RE: Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

Seth Guthrie — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:47:57 GMT

Good, the command to add an opening in the shell is to the right. Click F1 while there for help.

RE: Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

Edgar Espejo — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:41:19 GMT

I' m using RAM Element CE, I already have the model with shell for wall.

RE: Best way to model a Shear Wall in a 3D Analysis. Including opening.

Seth Guthrie — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:36:59 GMT

What software are you using? For most concrete shear walls with openings using any finite element program, I would recommend a plate/shell element with an opening.