EXAMPLE 7. VALUATION OF A BUILDING FROM LOAD-BEARING MASONRY

EXAMPLE 7: 'VALUATION OF A MASONRY BUILDING' 9 2.2. Masonry library for wall definition : Within the "Modelling" Module, in the "Libraries" group, the "Masonry" command opens the masonry library: Where, you either select one of the registered masonry units or create a new one, by typing a name, selecting the TYPE and setting the corresponding properties for the Stone , Mortar , Admixture , Concrete Filler and Sheathing . You also define from the corresponding option whether the masonry is load-bearing or masonry infill. Depending on the selection of the TYPE of masonry, some fields in the dialog box are activated or deactivated. The definitions of the different Types are displayed by selecting on the right.