Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
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Does anybody know of a decent software that would design/check for tilt concrete wall? I have Enercalc. But, I am not too confident or sure of its solution.






RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
i know
1. secondary moments due to p-delta are imp..
2. bowing (temp) effects need to be looked into
3. openings for windows/doors need to be examined
also what floor system is most popular with this walls?
joist/deck system??
also is 4" thick is the most common..and what thumb rule (like h/t) to determine thickness?
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
I am not too familiar with tilt-up either. But, I've found some example calcs of tilt-up. The examples are in the "Notes on ACI 318-99 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete" p. 23-12.
I am not too clear on how to calculate step 3, i.e. why 4/2.5? The example on p. 23-12.
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
Typically we use 7 1/4" panels min (5 1/2" work sometimes)
h/t ratios of 48-55 are common
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
Thanks for your reply. I do not have the reference you refered to. I am wondering if it is possible for you to fax me an example in the book. Especially, an example that has a openning in a wall. Thank you again.
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
Thats not a problem. where do I send it to?
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
PCAWALL was a big disappointment as its input/output was not very well documented and neither was the theory. The screen graphics were a bit puzzling as well.
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
Great! You may fax it to: 616-361-1493 attn. VQP
Thank you very much.
P.S. if you ever need any structural articles please let me know.
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
I've received your fax. Thank you so much. The examples are excellent. It is nice to have someone like yourself on this forum. Thanks again.
Last but not least, thank you to all those who replied to my question.
RE: Soft ware for tilt-up concrete wall analysis
I am trying to work-out the example you've faxed me, example with the opening. Why is the roof dead load being divided by 2 in Ms? Thanks.