MCAST and iAS to collaborate
On Thursday 31 August 2017 MCAST and iAS signed a collaborative agreement which will strengthen the existing good relationship between the local Construction Industry and MCAST. The agreement was signed at MCAST, Paola.
Shear Wall Design
In the design of no-sway frame structures, reinforced concrete shear walls are frequently used to resist horizontal loads and seismic activity. These elements usually have a functional purpose which can be in the form of shafts for service cores, facade elements, containment for vertical transportation and other uses.
The design tools available today give a competitive advantage both in terms of value engineering, design time and presentation. In my opinion, the use of spreadsheets can be less time consuming and more adequate to use in the initial design stages and for estimate purposes. On the other hand, FEA solutions render a more precise output which is more realistic, efficient and economical that is preferable for use in the execution stage of a project.
