Masonry Software - FE Design Tools

Table of Contents: 00:00 - Finite element software 00:41 - Learning Objectives 02:06 - Finite element Software 04:01 - Why Finite Element Method 07:39 - Summary of Step 1: Pre-Processing/Modeling 09:46 - Summary of Step 2: Solving Matrix/Analysis 10:30 - Summary of Step 3: Reviewing the Results and Design 11:20 - FEM of Masonry Walls 11:21 - FEA Pre-Processing 13:25 - Boundary Conditions 15:11 - Important items to consider for FEM of Masonry Walls 21:17 - FEA Wall Properties - Examples 21:24 - Masonry Walls -Account for Cracking 22:17 - Software Capabilities -Account for Cracking 23:36 - Software Capabilities -Account for Partial Grouting 24:41 - RISA 3D Wall Properties 25:50 - ETABS Wall Properties 27:46 - Example - Single Story Wall with Openings: Eliminate CJ and Use Masonry Lintels 28:15 - Example - Single Story Wall with Openings if Using CJ and Steel Lintels 29:06 - Hybrid Design w/ FEA Reinforced Masonry Infill 30:52 - MASONRY LINTEL ANALYSIS IN FROM FINITE ELEMENT MODEL (FEM) 33:09 - Compare FEA results to hand calculations 33:58 - Important items to consider for FEM of Masonry Walls 34:21 - Comparison: What do masonry programs have to offer? 36:55 - RAM Elements & RAM Masonry 37:10 - RISA 3D & Wall Panel Editor 37:49 - TEKLA structural designer 40:02 - Masonry Walls in FEM - loading options and support options 40:14 - Masonry Walls in FEM - modifying properties 41:06 - Tips for Using Software 42:37 - In Conclusion