Lesson 1: Shearwalls Program Overview
Lesson 2: The Shearwalls Program
Lesson 3: Diaphragm Analysis
Lesson 4: Shearwall Design: Capacity vs. Deflection Based Force Distribution
Lesson 5: Shearwall Design - Deflection Analysis
Lesson 6: Outputs, Data and Information Management
Lesson 7: Single Shearwall & Manual Load Design - An Example
Lesson 8: How Quickly a Structure Can be Modelled
Course Summary
How Quickly a Structure can be Modelled
Introduction
This video demonstrates how quickly and efficiently a complete structural model can be created using the Shearwalls Program. It walks through essential steps in real time, including entering site information, importing a CAD file, placing exterior and interior walls, adding openings, and designing the roof. The program auto-generates wind and seismic loads, while still allowing for manual refinement. After finalizing hold-down configurations, the entire design process is completed in under 10 minutes, showcasing the speed and usability of the program.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Outline the structural modeling workflow in Shearwalls, including site setup, CAD import, and wall placement.
- Modify structural elements by aligning and extending walls, adding openings, and designing roof blocks to match project requirements.
- Evaluate automatically generated wind and seismic loads, and apply manual adjustments to meet design intent.
- Complete a structural model by reviewing analysis results, refining components such as hold-downs, and finalizing the design within the program.
Instructional Video
Video Run Time: 05:16 minutes