ETABS Shell Stresses_ Difference between top/bottom/maximum stress
ETABS Shell Stresses_ Difference between top/bottom/maximum stress
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Hi,
When looking at wall stress plots for direct stress do you guys look at top/bottom stresses or maximum stresses for reinforcement design? Can anyone shed any light on their differences?
Thanks
When looking at wall stress plots for direct stress do you guys look at top/bottom stresses or maximum stresses for reinforcement design? Can anyone shed any light on their differences?
Thanks





RE: ETABS Shell Stresses_ Difference between top/bottom/maximum stress
Top/bottom stresses are due to out-of-plane moments. (Wall bending about weak axis)
Direct compression/tension stresses are due to in-plane effects. (wall bending about strong axis)
To design reo, you need to consider both simultaneously.