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Base shear on ETABS
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Base shear on ETABS

Base shear on ETABS

(OP)
Hello

I used etabs in my M.Sc. research to analyze different heights of buildings subjected to wind load.
The problem is, after analysis, the base shear for a 20-storey building is the same with or without shear wall. even when I change the shear wall thickness, it's still the same.
I know there is something wrong but I don't know what is it, maybe the model itself. Please answer my question ASAP I really don't have much time left......

RE: Base shear on ETABS

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Base shear for wind loads is not dependent on the stiffness/time period of the building. Base shear is just the summation of the forces at the base and it won't change whether you have a shear wall or a moment frame.

In a seismic situation, a stiffer building (shear wall) will have lower time period and hence, higher forces. So you may see higher base shear in a building with a shear wall.

RE: Base shear on ETABS

(OP)
Thanks Slickdeals for your reply , i appreciate your help.

In your opinion by using ETABS what are the parameters i need to focus on to show the efficiency/strength of the shear wall? (my research about different location of shear wall)

what i know so far only the Top Displacement so what else i should take into consideration ?

RE: Base shear on ETABS

The only other difference that may occur with wind base shear is due to the G factor in ASCE 7. This is a frequency based calculation, and may have small effects, but only if the structure is flexible, ie f < 1Hz.

RE: Base shear on ETABS

It is just a matter of equilibrium, the resultant horizontal force due to wind result into an equal reaction in the same directory.

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