Shear Wall Design Limits per ACI 318-19 with ideCAD
How does ideCAD control reinforced concrete shear wall design limits according to ACI 318-19?
The minimum wall thickness control is done automatically.
The wall dimensions are determined by the user.
Notation
bw = the width of the web of the wall segment, in.
h = overall thickness, height, or depth of member, in.
hw = height of entire wall from base to top, or clear height of wall segment or wall pier considered, in.
lw = length of entire wall, or length of wall segment or wall pier considered in direction of shear force, in.
According to ACI 11.3.1.1, minimum wall thicknesses should be in accordance with ACI Table 11.3.1.1.
Wall type | Minimum wall thicjness, h | |
|---|---|---|
Bearing | Gerater of: | 4 in. |
1/25 the lesser of unsupported length and unsupported height | ||
Nonbearing | Gerater of: | 4 in. |
1/30 the lesser of unsupported length and unsupported height | ||
Exterior basement and foundation | 7.5 in. | |
Earthquake Resistant Structures
Special structural walls
https://idecad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKP/pages/1529414336 title also contains requirements for the dimensions and details of special structural walls and all components. Design provisions for special structural walls depend on the ratio of the wall dimensions such as (hw/lw) and (lw/bw).