Understand what you are getting at but the diaphragm effect is very minor in this case.
I am designing to Australian code, which has similar approximate factors. But what I am getting at is not really about the value but more of a design methodology. ie Would you consider 0Ig for the slab to...
Hi guys, I have a question that I wish you can share your opinions.
I have a core wall that looks like this (see below plan view) with two side walls. I have modeled it in FEA package and the bending moment along the core wall is a lot smaller compared to a cantilever model. I believe it is due...
