Wall design does not differ significantly from the design of columns in that axial loads and moments about each axis are assessed and designed for. Walls are defined as being vertical elements whose lengths are four times greater than their thicknesses. The method of designing walls is as follows: 1. Determine design life. 2. Assess actions on the column. 3. Determine which combinations of actions apply. 4. Assess durability requirements and determine concrete strength. 5. Determine cover requirements for appropriate fire resistance period.
Wall design does not differ significantly from the design of columns in that axial loads and moments about each axis are assessed and designed for. Walls are defined as being vertical elemen…