Hello,
I have a couple questions regarding concrete walls. In my model I have a two story basement. I am only interested in modeling the walls for proper load transfer, as I am designing the walls by other means. Would simply modeling the walls between columns in the modeler be sufficient? Would I have to do any further design of these walls to ensure proper design of all other elements in my structure?
Additionally, Since it is a two story wall, I have beams running "between" the walls (at the second floor diaphragm) and at the top of the walls (at the third floor diaphragm). Is there a way to model beams between walls and on top of a wall while still maintaining load transfer? Or would I have to remove the walls, draw in the beams, and then design them that way? I have approached it from that method, but I find that the loads on all other beams in my structure are receiving significantly more load from the removal of the walls.
Thank you.
