Modelling shear walls in Ansys

[davejryan]

Hi all,
I need some advise on modelling shear walls in Ansys. What element types are best to use and what are the advantages/ disadvantages of plane and shell elements? I am currently using shell type 63.The actual building will have 400mm thick walls.Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Drej]

Please post in here forum569.


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