[ ] Define building levels
- Input > Story Heights
[ ] Import and align CAD
- Home > CAD > Load
- Whole building must be in +X and +Y quadrant of cartesian plane
[ ] Model walls and columns
- In-plane fixity settings:
- Pin top and btm for regular LB walls and columns
- Fix top and btm for shear walls (often the lift walls)
- Also, assign Shear Core to shear walls (Input > Shear Core)
- Assign footings where appropriate
[ ] Model slabs
<aside> <img src="/icons/exclamation-mark-double_red.svg" alt="/icons/exclamation-mark-double_red.svg" width="40px" /> Pay attention to load transfers and ideal load paths
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<aside> 💡 For drop panels and slab thickenings, assume 200 or thickened slab thickness for edge distance to wall
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[ ] Import Load Cases and Combinations
[ ] Assign Loads
| Description | Dead Load (kPa) | Live Load (kPa) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (Typical) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Balcony | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Stairs | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| Planter - 600 mm | 18.0 | 1.5 or 2.0 |
| Roof (Non-trafficable) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Roof (Trafficable) | ||
| Mech Equipment | ||
| Storage | ||
| Parking | 0.5 |
[ ] Mesh model (F5)
- 1.0m mesh size may be used
[ ] Set EQ and Wind Load Paramaters
- Ensure that 1.0G + 0.3 E load combo is used for EQ loads
- Assign load combo in Settings > Mode/Solvers
[ ] Run Linear Static Analysis (F6)
[ ] Check drift
- Reports > Horizontal Displacement > All Load Cases/Combinations
[ ] Export SLB
- Include reactions from Above
- Export reaction by AREA
