08-04-2009, 08:43 AM
Hi,
The basic checks are correct, I do the area method to check the gravity loads, will try your method also.
For the drift the EQ in X & Y direction are to be checked by the formulae you mentioned.
Also check the base shears for the eqrthquake, and if you are defining spectrums check the proportion values.
I think that should do to carry on the designing part.
Regards
The basic checks are correct, I do the area method to check the gravity loads, will try your method also.
For the drift the EQ in X & Y direction are to be checked by the formulae you mentioned.
Also check the base shears for the eqrthquake, and if you are defining spectrums check the proportion values.
I think that should do to carry on the designing part.
Regards
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