How to model RC shear wall?

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miranc
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How to model RC shear wall?

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I am working with a RC frame structure with shear walls which I have modeled with Force-Based Beam-Column Elements. I have performed an eigenvalue in analysis in another program but here I have used shell elements for modeling walls. The model in the other program is much softer. Also, the first natural period differs most. This is also the mode shape where the wall is most deformed. Does the Force-Based Beam-Column Elements account for shear deformations?
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Re: How to model RC shear wall?

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not unless you have an aggregated section.
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ningxz
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Re: How to model RC shear wall?

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dear miranc, which material did you use to simulate concrete?
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