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    ETABS 2015: Uplift from Dead Load in shear walls

    Thanks for the reply. I understand it's really difficult to comment on without geometry. I was hoping to hook someone before posting a ton more info. Attached is a plan of the 2nd floor and an elevation of the wall I'm having trouble with. Also, the 3rd-floor geometry is identical. I...
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    ETABS 2015: Uplift from Dead Load in shear walls

    In my model I was getting uplift from dead load in a couple of my shear walls. I thought it might be moment or something being driven into the wall at some floor, but I was able to isolate it to the self weight of the wall. For some reason, when I include the self weight of the wall I'm...

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