Opening the Shearwall Space

To create hole for shearwalls, first define the shearwalls.

• Ribbon menu tab concrete concrete from the title Shearwall Settings , click the icon.

• The shearwall settings dialog will open. In the Structural/Concrete tab, enter a finite element width value.

• Click the OK button to close the dialog. Create a shearwall.

• Click on the door/window command.

• Click the Settings icon from the opened door/window toolbar.

• The door/window settings dialog will open. From the Types tab, select a door/window suitable for the shape of the gap.

• Make the size and elevation settings from the placement tab and press the OK button.

• Hover over the middle point of the shearwall you have drawn and click the left mouse button to place the window/door in the form of a space.

Sample opened shearwall 3D view

• For shearwall hole reinforcements settings, enter the settings of the door/window you placed on the plan page. Click on the hole reinforcement tab.

• Adjust hole reinforcement automatically or manually.

• Close the dialog by clicking the OK button.

Door/Window Settings Hole Reinforcements Tab

Features
Auto calculation By selecting the option, hole reinforcement is calculated automatically.
Width The width of the hole reinforcement is entered.
Rebar The number of rebar is entered and its diameter is selected.
Stirrup The diameter for the stirrup is selected and the width value is entered.