Multi level basement wall
Multi level basement wall
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I am working on a building that has a 4 level basement. The building is located in a high seismic zone and the geotech engineer has recommended a seismic load to be applied at 60% of the wall height. Should I use the total height of the wall or the floor-to-floor height?
Also, the software that I have will only handle single level basement wall design. Could anyone please recommend a software that will do multi level basement wall design?
Also, the software that I have will only handle single level basement wall design. Could anyone please recommend a software that will do multi level basement wall design?





RE: Multi level basement wall
As for multi-level basements, your loading is likely to be trapezoidal over the height of fill. Don't see why you can't just design it as a one way slab with the load cases as recommended by the geotechnical.
There really should be no need for software other than maybe a beam program in designing basement walls. Apply the loads, calculate the bending moments and shears, and design accordingly.
Pay special attention also to horizontal reinforcement to control restraint cracking.
RE: Multi level basement wall
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering