Lesson 1: Introduction to Shearwalls
Lesson 2: Adjusting Units, Snap Increments, and Site Information
Lesson 3: Diaphragm Analysis
Lesson 4: Shearwall Design: Capacity vs. Deflection Based Force Distribution
Lesson 5: Shearwall Design: Deflection Analysis
Lesson 6: Hold-Down Design
Lesson 7: Single Shearwall Design: An Example
Lesson 8: Outputs, Data and Information Management
Lesson 9: Modelling Techniques and Tips
Lesson 10: The Speed of Structural Design in Shearwalls
Course Summary
Lesson 4 Assessment
Difficulty Level: 2/5
Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes
Problem Statement:
You are asked to determine the load distribution on the shearwall B-1, from the same model that was used in the course.
The model file can be downloaded again here:
From the model, apply a seismic load on the shearwall B-1, with a magnitude of 20kN.
Answer the following four questions by selecting the most appropriate answer.