When ductility is assumed in the model, do we need to times the analysis result by the overstrength factor (say 2.6 for limited ductile) when designing? If so what is the point reducing the seismic force in the first place then? Does AS3600-2018 mention that we need to time the overstrength...
I just found this thread Link discussing about the punching shear issue for walls on slab. However the discussion is about gravity loads only. I am wondering that won't the punching shear issue a bigger concern when it comes lateral loads like earthquake considering the stiffness of the wall is...
Hi I have questions about transfer structure design. Below is two RC transfer scenarios I have and wondering which one is better and one?
The left hand one I will check the punching shear, which I believe it is critical.
For the right hand one is there anything else that I need to look into in...
