1 Presented by: Clifford Schwinger, PE Walking Columns – A Proposed Design Methodology October 20, 2021 PHILADELPHIA | NEW YORK Seminar objectives 2 • Walking / sloping column design and details • Node analysis, design and detailing • Tension and compression strut design • Diaphragm design and load path issues • Diaphragm load transfer to shear walls • Things to watch out for Review 1 2