One-story wall with no openings
Checks average shear, panel schedule selection, hold-down demand, and report formatting.
Wall with one window or door
Checks full-height segment generation, FTAO/collector callouts, and opening labels in elevation.
Stacked and unstacked upper walls
Checks transfer provided vs transfer required status, floor-line straps, and second-story load path notes.
Passing and failing drift examples
Checks story drift status, allowable ratio, Cd amplification, and plan-checker warning output.
Large opening / limited shear length
Checks auto-fix recommendations, high-capacity options, and connector warnings.
ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 7-16 comparison
Checks report code-basis output, hazard inputs, and formula trace consistency by selected code pack.
Recommended validation matrix
| Test | Purpose | Expected Output | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW-001 Solid Wall | Panel and hold-down baseline | Demand, capacity, connector, and formula trace match expected tolerance. | Template ready |
| SW-002 One Opening | Opening segmentation and FTAO | Opening displayed on elevation; FTAO/collector force listed where applicable. | Template ready |
| SW-003 Multiple Wall Lines | Flexible / rigid / envelope distribution | Wall-line force table identifies governing envelope demand. | Template ready |
| SW-004 Two-Story Transfer | Unstacked upper wall transfer | Transfer provided when strap is calculated; transfer required when no connector passes. | Template ready |
| SW-005 Plan Checker Summary | AHJ review output | 1-page summary lists code basis, max shear, max connector, drift, transfer, and warning status. | Template ready |
Professional use note: validation examples are intended to document repeatability and review quality. They do not remove the need for Engineer of Record verification, local amendments, current manufacturer catalogs, and project-specific load-path review.