SHEAR WALL DESIGN 1

[SEDESIGNER12]

I am designing a shear wall and have question such as maximum reinforcement and maximum length. Anybody know if the codes address these two issues.

 

[JAE]

You might specify the country/codes that you are under.

 

[SEDESIGNER12]

United States anticipated finding something in ACI

 

[msquared48]

Maximum reinforcment - I would expecgt that.

Maximum length - NO.

Maximum H/t ratio - I would expect that too.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Wood, steel or concrete?? And what sheathing is used and hold downs??

 

[hokie66]

MtE,

He did say ACI, which I think means concrete.

SEDESIGNER12,

Suggest ACI318 is the appropriate place for you to look.