Every time I begin a project in Revit and start developing loads, I get so frustrated!
We follow code procedures (ASCE 7) and generate loads based on the buildings geometry and material. If I just spent all this time to put together a model for drafting and coordination with the Architect, why...
I'm relatively new to structural engineering; just took my PE exam. I'm also really interested in programming and computers in general.
When you come across a simple one-story building, just regular old design by hand methods seem to do the trick: satisfy time constraints and produce a good...
I cannot find a decent enough reference that covers my situation with this irregular diaphragm. Here is the layout of the diaphragm with shear walls along A/B and 1/2 (note they aren't full length but we'll ignore that for now):
A B
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_____ _1
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