Notes
1- A simplified code model is adopted in this web app, without allowance for two-way action. The wall is assumed to be acting one way about the horizontal axis, for bending and buckling.
2- This module requires the loads, geometry, and supporting conditions to be known by the user. Applied compression, shear, bending, and fire should be compared with wall capacities given by the program.
3- In the case of reinforced, grouted walls, nominate the area of reinforcement participating in bending. For example, if the wall reinforcement is split into two layers, bending reinforcement would be 50% of the total wall reinforcement.
4- Make sure the wall's bending capacity exceeds the minimum required under clause 6.3.5 to claim reinforced wall for a fire check per table 6.1; otherwise, assume unreinforced wall.
5- For fire insulation, table 6.3 results won't apply if perpendicular joints are not filled. Read 6.5.3 for more info.
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