Masonry Wall

Definition, application

It is a special type of 2D member element Wall. As default - Element type is set on "Masonry orthotropic", material type can be only Masonry and this type of 2D member has always orthotropic behaviour type "Masonry".

Where to find it

This type of 2D member is in "Structure" group in main tree in the subgroup "2D members".

Note 1: For this type of Wall it is not necessary to set "FEM model" on Orthotropic... it is automatically done after creation of this member, and this item is not visible in "2D member" dialog.

Note 2: The smaller value of shear stiffness reducing coefficient means the smaller the horizontal load carrying capacity of the wall.