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  1. CConrad

    Shear Design for Wood Beam with Biaxial Bending

    There is also a practical consideration here. We could sharpen our pencils to the nth degree with complex theoretical analysis methods. But the end of the day, we will still be comparing those applied stresses to allowable stresses that have been derived by statistical methods for natural...
  2. CConrad

    Enercal Beam on Elastic

    The Beam on Elastic Foundation module in ENERCALC SEL was developed with long wall footings in mind. It was conceived as a method of considering the interaction of soil compressibility and member stiffness. It wasn't intended to be applied to conditions where any portion of the footing tends...
  3. CConrad

    Enercalc warning in retaining walls design.

    Thanks for the ping. structSU10 nailed it. The tilt calculation is based on the assumption that the stem rotates away from the retained soil and is unhindered by its presence. When the soil pressure indicates rotation INTO the retained soil, the calc is invalid, so we parachute out with that...
  4. CConrad

    Reinforced CMU Jamb / Column for Lateral and Gravity.

    @StrEng007 Feel free to send in a tech support email on the question of Section 9.3.3.2.1 of TMS 402-16. It's something I would have to do a little research on. Director of Engineering ENERCALC, LLC Web: www.enercalc.com
  5. CConrad

    Reinforced CMU Jamb / Column for Lateral and Gravity.

    @StrEng007 What you're looking for is Section 9.3.3.2.1 of TMS 402-16. The bit about considering the effect of the axial compressive load is in item (d). Director of Engineering ENERCALC, LLC Web: www.enercalc.com
  6. CConrad

    Reinforced CMU Jamb / Column for Lateral and Gravity.

    There are a couple things to consider here. Section 9.3.3.2.4 provides a condition that would remove the upper limit on the flexural steel, based on the M/(Vd) ratio. If that section does not apply, the max of 0.00715 is based on the assumption that the axial load in the column is zero. If...
  7. CConrad

    Enercalc Masonry Slenderwall Deflection

    @MillR: Thanks for the comments. You'd be amazed at the spectrum of comments that come in on these subjects. Let it suffice to say that we would never be able to set up the software in a way that would satisfy the needs of every user with no modification. So we have done what we can to set...
  8. CConrad

    Enercalc Masonry Slenderwall Deflection

    I can confirm that we provide the individual load cases (the ones with the word "Only") in the load combinations list as a convenience. If you click the Load Comb Control button above the Run column, there are quick options to select/deselect combos in groups. It's also easy to start with our...
  9. CConrad

    Restrained Retaining Wall Analysis

    I can add some first-hand experience to this discussion. In the interest of full disclosure, I work for ENERCALC. First I'll say that retaining walls are a real bear if you think you can apply loads and logic and come out with a perfect balance of forces at the end of the analysis. Hugh...
  10. CConrad

    Structural Slab Design- Best method/programs

    Be careful when applying the Concrete Beam module in ENERCALC SEL to anything that is actually a slab. The module is programmed for beams, and does not take slab provisions into consideration. ENERCALC SEL does include ENERCALC 3D, which has the ability to analyze slab meshes and determine...
  11. CConrad

    2022 CBC engineering software

    The attached two publicly available docs may provide some assistance in navigating CBC 2022. Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web: www.enercalc.com https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=463d8475-da51-4d1e-ba9b-44e03767d47a&file=2022_Title_24_CA_Code.zip
  12. CConrad

    Transverse Shear Reinforcement in Concrete Shear Walls

    Two very closely related questions: In ACI 318-14, Eq. 11.5.4.8 defines Vs. It uses (d/s) as part of that calculation. From back in my school days, I remember that all of this used to be based on the concept that a shear crack would propagate at 45 degrees, meaning that a theoretical shear...
  13. CConrad

    Wood Lateral Analysis Software (Structural)

    ENERCALC has some tools that may be useful for a reality check/second opinion. (It is by no means a full building solution.) The Torsional Analysis of Rigid Diaphragm module might be helpful for checking the force distribution to the shear walls. It only has the ability to assume that the...
  14. CConrad

    Tedds Alternative

    mcc202, You mentioned, "The only other alternative that I have used is EnerCalc which isn't much better and actually may be worse?" We're available at support@ if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions that you'd like to discuss. Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web...
  15. CConrad

    Spread footing overturn + uplift (Calculation vs Enercalc)

    ENERCALC technical support can certainly assist with your question. Please send your project file, software build number and user registration number to support@enercalc.com. The question about loads “reducing overturning” or “increasing resisting” has been around for decades. The software...
  16. CConrad

    Flitch Beam Analysis and Design

    Thanks again for flagging the issue with the calculation of Cg. It has been correct in ENERCALC SEL Build 20.21.10.30. Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web: www.enercalc.com
  17. CConrad

    Enercalc has not provided single update in 2021 with their maintenance program

    Hi Folks, Sorry for being a little late to the party, but I will see if I can help to clarify some of this. We are switching from offering perpetual licenses to offering subscriptions. This is the industry trend. Some love it...some hate it. We get it. This new version of the program is...
  18. CConrad

    Flitch Beam Analysis and Design

    Thanks for flagging the potential issue with the calculation of Cg. I'll check on that calc and report back. Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web: www.enercalc.com
  19. CConrad

    Horizontal reinforcing in cantilevered retaining wall stems

    Dik, Do you read this to say that if using No.6 horizontal bars in a cantilevered retaining wall stem, ACI 318-14 required a ratio of 0.0025, and ACI 318-19 requires a ratio of 0.0018? Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web: www.enercalc.com
  20. CConrad

    Horizontal reinforcing in cantilevered retaining wall stems

    KootK, thanks for the second look! Director of Technical Services ENERCALC, Inc. Web: www.enercalc.com

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