Topic Objectives
•Selection of method of analysis •Description of analysis techniques •Modeling considerations
•System regularity
•Load combinations
•Other considerations
•Drift computation and acceptance criteria •P-delta effect
Load Analysis Procedure
(ASCE 7, NEHRP Recommended Provisions)
1. Determinebuildingoccupancycategory(I-IV)
2. Determinebasicgroundmotionparameters(SS,S1)
3. Determinesiteclassification(A-F)
4. Determine site coefficient adjustment factors (Fa, Fv)
5. Determinedesigngroundmotionparameter
6. Determineseismicdesigncategory(A-F)
7. Determineimportancefactor
8. Select structural system and system parameters
(R, Cd,o)
Instructional Material Complementing
