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VisualShearWall
Shear Wall Systems Finite Element Analysis Wood Wals Reinforced Concrete Walls
Easy 2D Modeling Project Manager Project Status Bar Point and Click Loading Customizable Reports

Major Benefits and Abilities

  • Model and Analyze Rigid, Semi-Rigid, and Flexible Shear Wall Systems
  • Wood, Steel, Masonry, and Concrete
  • Support for IBC 2009, ASCE 7-10 Load Combinations
  • Any diaphragm configuration/shear wall orientation
  • Shear wall and diaphragm openings
  • Import & Export DXF files
  • Export FEA model to VisualAnalysis for more advanced work

User Interface

  • Quick and easy 2D modeling (of a 3D system)
  • Draw in plan view or elevation
  • Easy placement of Drag Struts and Collectors
  • Project Manager and tabbed views provide easy data entry

Loads and Load Combinations

  • Automated, customizable load combinations
  • Model Line loads, Point loads, and Wall Loads
  • IBC/ASCE 7 Seismic Load Combinations
  • Independant Wind & Seismic load cases for two directions

Analysis

  • Multiple shear wall materials in one model
  • Multi-story shear wall systems
  • Automated FEA plate meshing
  • Summarized results for walls, drag struts, and collectors

Reporting

  • Full-color reporting for a professional look and easy reading.
  • Preview the report before printing
  • Customize what items are included in the report
  • Print one-page graphic summaries

Current Limitations

  • Does not provide full detailing
  • Design checks not supported - Analysis Only
  • Horizontal loads only on shear walls