tilt wall base fixity
tilt wall base fixity
(OP)
I am using ENERCALC to design some tilt walls. ENERCALC lets the engineer select the ACI 318-02 procedure. Under this analysis procedure, you can select a base fixity for the tilt panel. How do you determine the amount of fixity at the base of the panel? The program let's you select a fixity from 0 to 100%. Also, what types of details are usually provided to give fixity at the base of the panel. Thanks.






RE: tilt wall base fixity
RE: tilt wall base fixity
If the panel is simply doweled to footing or slab, it is pinned. If you have to achieve fixity, the way I have seen it done is to provide a deep slot in the footing, which is in turn grouted when the panel is in place. Of course, the footing has to be designed accordingly for the overturning, etc.
RE: tilt wall base fixity
I wouldn't call that 100% fixity, perhaps 50 - 75%?
RE: tilt wall base fixity
Good luck,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
RE: tilt wall base fixity
Regards,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
RE: tilt wall base fixity
RE: tilt wall base fixity
RE: tilt wall base fixity
My personal opinion and interpretation of this guidance is that going above this level would require specific detailing.
Cheers,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
RE: tilt wall base fixity
Cheers,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...