Can be idealized as equivalent thickness by using stiffness reduction factors <-- please be specific with this. thanx!
i saw a post with the equivalent thickness. but the CMU we are using are 10" and 8".. the post only mentioned 6" CMU..
should all walls be assigned pier section then be...
Im a newbie on etabs.. id like to design a 5storey hotel.
the walls will be made from 10" CMU and 8" CMU on the top 3 floors.. The CMU are to carry all vertical loads including the lateral forces.. the slab of the entire bldg is hollowcore concrete planks.
any suggestions on wat properties to...