Lesson 6 Assessment

Difficulty Level: 2/5

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Problem Statement:

The goal of this assignment is to design the hold-downs of both segments of shearwall B-1 shown below.

The model file can be downloaded again here:

From the model, apply a seismic load V on the shearwall B-1, with a magnitude of 20kN
Hold-down type: HDU2 – SDS2.5
Use hold-downs on all segments
Apply hold-downs at openings

Use the software to design the hold-downs and answer the four questions below.

What is the value of the hold-down force T_A, located at the left end of shearwall segment A, (in kN)? *

11.24

10.70

6.07

14.05

What is the value of the hold-down force T_B, located at the left end of shearwall segment A, (in kN)? *

3.32

4.66

5.82

16.18

From the design results, what tis the critical response ratio of the hold-down located on the left end of segment A (subjected to the force T_A)? *

0.87

1.1

0.45

0.19

From the design results, what tis the critical response ratio of the hold-down located on the left end of segment B (subjected to the force T_B)? *

0.87

1.10

0.45

0.19