05-18-2009, 03:32 AM
(04-20-2009, 05:58 AM)Yasir Wrote: How can I apply building frame system ... i.e. How can all the Lateral forces be forced to taken by shear wall only
I think, it is better to make two models. In 1st model you give pins at both column ends, so all eq load be taken by shear wall and do shearwall design. In 2nd model you design beams and columns according gravity load only, but you should confined reinforcement in the column to avoid prior shear failure (please refer to ACI318M-08 chapter 21). :)