Diaphragm Analysis and Lateral Load Linking for Shear Wall Design

Learn how to perform flexible diaphragm analysis with ClearCalcs.

About this event

Diaphragm analysis is a crucial aspect of structural design that involves the evaluation and assessment of the behavior and performance of diaphragms within a building or structure.

Diaphragms are horizontal or nearly horizontal elements, such as floors or roofs, that transfer loads between vertical elements, such as walls or columns. They are vital in distributing lateral forces, such as wind or seismic loads, throughout the structure. By analyzing the diaphragm's response to these forces, engineers can ensure that the structure remains stable, resilient, and capable of withstanding various external loads.

Accurate diaphragm analysis helps determine the appropriate design and reinforcement measures, ensuring the overall safety and integrity of the structure.

Join ClearCalcs structural expert, Tara Memarian, on Wednesday, September 27th, from 1 pm to 2 pm Eastern Time (ET) to learn step-by-step procedures to analyze flexible diaphragms and gain valuable insights into how you can speed up the analysis process using available tools in ClearCalcs..

In this webinar, we will cover:

• Introduction to flexible diaphragm analysis and its role in structural design
• Common use and applications of flexible diaphragms in residential and light commercial buildings
• Methods for analyzing flexible diaphragm
• How different tools can help speed up diaphragm analysis and related workflow, such as:
  • Designing and linking wind and seismic loads to diaphragms
  • Linking diaphragm loads into shear wall design
• Worked examples using Diaphragm Analysis Calculator in ClearCalcs

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the webinar after the event.