Master Special Shear Wall Design in ETABS: Free 7-Part Video Series

Struggling with Shear Wall Design?

Shear walls are critical for lateral load resistance in buildings, yet many engineers face challenges in:
✔ Understanding code requirements (BNBC, ACI 318, NEHRP)
✔ Proper modeling techniques in ETABS
✔ Flexural and shear design approaches
✔ Boundary element detailing

If these pain points sound familiar—I’ve got you covered!

Free 7-Part Video Series on Shear Wall Design

I’ve created a completely free, step-by-step video series that takes you from fundamental concepts to advanced ETABS modeling techniques. Whether you’re a student, EIT, or practicing engineer, this series will help you design safer, code-compliant shear walls efficiently.

🎥 Video Series Breakdown

1. Introduction to Code Requirements (BNBC-20, ACI 318, NEHRP)

📌 Watch Part 1

• Wall layout principles
• Shear vs. flexural design
• Boundary element requirements
• Strength reduction factors

2. Introduction to the Model & Proper Pier Label Assignment

📌 Watch Part 2

• Correct modeling approaches
• Pier labeling best practices

3. C&T and Uniform Reinforcing Methods

📌 Watch Part 3

• Flexural design comparison
• When to use each method

4. General Pier Reinforcing Method

📌 Watch Part 4

• Step-by-step reinforcement design

5. Shear Design of Wall

📌 Watch Part 5

• Code requirements
• Avoiding common mistakes

6. Boundary Element Design

📌 Watch Part 6

• Identification criteria
• Detailing best practices

7. Shear Wall vs. Wall Pier vs. Column

📌 Watch Part 7

• Key differences & when to use each

Why This Series?

✅ 100% Free – No paywalls, no hidden costs
✅ Practical & Code-Compliant – Follows BNBC, ACI 318, NEHRP
✅ Downloadable – Learn at your own pace
✅ For All Levels – Students, EITs, and professionals

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