The design of reinforced concrete shear wall structures for earthquake loads is a complex task. Research and practical experience have shown that designs based on linear structural analysis may not ensure good seismic performance. Designs based on nonlinear analysis and capacity design can achieve better performance and reduce construction costs.

Computers & Structures, Inc. is pleased to introduce a book and data disc reference set containing modeling guidelines for tall shear walls and a detailed example of a three-dimensional, 13-story shear wall building using CSI’s PERFORM 3D.

This Reference Set Includes:
• A 90-page book by Dr. Graham H. Powell, featuring detailed notes,
   calculations, and illustrations to walk you through the example,
   step-by-step.
• A data disc in DVD format containing supporting files and models,
   supplemental notes, information about current research and a
   PDF version of Dr. Powell’s book.
• A fully-featured 90-day trial version of PERFORM 3D.

This is an invaluable reference for any engineer with an interest in earthquake resistant design of shear wall structures.

Highlights Include:
• A step-by-step "walk-through" of the example structure.
• An overview of the limit states for bending and shear.
• Detailed steps for performance evaluation.
• An explanation of how to set up fiber sections for bending.
• An explanation of how to apply the FEMA 356 (ASCE 41)
   acceptance criteria for nonlinear analysis.
• Guidelines for modeling coupled walls and coupling beams.
• A comparison of linear vs. nonlinear analysis.
• An illustration of the benefits of using displacement-based and
   capacity design.
• An illustration of the importance of higher mode effects.
• Examples showing how higher mode effects can be underestimated
   when linear analysis is used.
• A comparison of dynamic analysis with static push-over analysis.
• Examples showing that static pushover analysis is not accurate for
   tall shear walls.

TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE ~ TODAY!

Price: $300