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Shearwalls now allows input of buildings to a maximum of six levels, as opposed to the four levels previously allowed. This allows for the maximum of 5 levels allowed for certain structures in IBC (Table 503), plus one below-grade level.
Structure Input
The spin control which is used to create the number of levels on each block now has an upper limit of 6 rather than 4.The Structure input dialog has two additional levels for which wall height and floor/ceiling depth can be entered.
Graphics
The Levels controls in Plan View and Elevation View now have an upper limit of six levels rather than four. Elevation view can now display all six levels at once.
Data input
The Generate Loads View, Load Input View, and Add load dialog filters for input and viewing loads now extend to 6 levels.
Text output
All Design results tables have been expanded to show more sections of data corresponding to building levels, and/or show levels up to 6 rather than 4 in the Level column:
Analysis and Design
All load generation, vertical and horizontal load distribution, and shearwall design begin the design cycle on up to the 6th level rather than the 4th, including two more iterations corresponding to the extra levels. Note that this can result in significantly heavier loading than for four stories, and a corresponding increase in processing delay.