Wall Stiffness Scale Factor
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Apply scale factors to the cross-sectional properties of wall elements. In-plane shear and bending stiffness of specific wall elements may be reduced to reflect cracked sections of concrete walls.
Select a boundary group in which the Wall Stiffness Scale Factors will be included. Using analysis > Boundary Change Assignment to Load Cases/Analyses function, different Wall Stiffness Scale Factors can be assigned to different load cases.
The scale factors defined here are applied to the calculations for displacements and member forces only. For stress calculations, original section properties are used. However, the option for applying the Section Stiffness Scale Factors to Stress Calculations may be selected in Analysis > Main Control Data. | ||
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From the Main Menu select Model > Properties > Wall Stiffness Scale Factor.
Select Geometry > Properties > Wall Stiffness Scale Factor in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu. | ||
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