RE: Solid Wall Pier
Hi,
I'm also trying to model a solid wall pier using LEAP RC-Pier V12.01.00.57. This version has the 'Wall Pier' option, however the generated wall design is coming up with rather impractical reinforcement layouts (#18 @ 12") oriented parallel to the…
Solid Wall Pier
What is the best way to model a solid wall pier using RC Pier?
I am thinking there are two possibilities:
1) Model short cap (1' height or less) and one column (non-tapered in x and z direction) centered on footing
2) Model short cap (1' height…
RC-Pier: Best way to input vertical wind loads on pier.
I'm trying to apply vertical wind loads on a pier per AASHTO LRFD 3.8.2. The problem I have is with the load combination generation. This load shoud only be applied during Strength III and Service IV limit states. Is there a way to specify this for the…