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Shear Wall - Column Connection in ETABS
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Shear Wall - Column Connection in ETABS

Shear Wall - Column Connection in ETABS

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When I Model a Shear Wall in Etabs and at both end of the shear wall I model a Column, After Running The Analysis and see the design of the Columns I notice that always I have a High Percentage of rebar needed for the columns, is it normal that the columns play the role here as boundary elements for the wall? or is it wrong to model the columns connected to the shear wall ?

RE: Shear Wall - Column Connection in ETABS

I think that your model should reflect the reality. If the columns really are integral with the walls, then it makes sense for them to take on the boundary element function.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: Shear Wall - Column Connection in ETABS

Agreed with Koot.
It's actually more efficient this way since you're utilizing the column bars, which are farther out from the NA of the wall, in the lateral load combinations.

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