How to use mesh reinforcement / BRC for shear wall design

How to use mesh reinforcement / BRC for shear wall design

To use mesh reinforcement / BRC for shear wall design, these are the steps :


In Building Analysis menu > Edit Materials > Concrete Wall > Longitudinal Web Bar > Pick a Fabric Rebar 



Click Rebar Diameters  and choose the diameter to be used in the design




For more details of material settings, kindly refer to Material.

Go to Column Design Settings > Review the Mesh Steel settings to your preference



In the Column Reinforcement Design Batch mode > check “Try Using Mesh Reinforcement in All Walls


Perform a “Re-select All Bars” design.


If mesh reinforcement solution can’t be found, the design will revert to loose bar.

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