05-15-2010, 08:01 AM
seb3k wrote:-
...My question is - how would you model this beam in a software?..
Comment:-
If you are using a software such as Sap 2000, you do not have to do any other thing than to model your structure and input the right loadings; then the software will take over from there.
Dell wrote:-
....This question and answer open an important point: -The difference between seismic resistant and the design in non seismic area. All that you post is perfect and technically correct for seismic zones.
For designers in non seismic zones, this kind of care isn,t necessary! ...
Comment:-
Yes. Like I mentioned in the post, this situation is only necessary when you expect a condition in which the footing is to witness transverse or lateral loading. This will only occur if the structure is located in an earthquake zone. If not (like in my country-Nigeria), it is not necessary as pointed out by my Dear DELL
Regards
Teddy
...My question is - how would you model this beam in a software?..
Comment:-
If you are using a software such as Sap 2000, you do not have to do any other thing than to model your structure and input the right loadings; then the software will take over from there.
Dell wrote:-
....This question and answer open an important point: -The difference between seismic resistant and the design in non seismic area. All that you post is perfect and technically correct for seismic zones.
For designers in non seismic zones, this kind of care isn,t necessary! ...
Comment:-
Yes. Like I mentioned in the post, this situation is only necessary when you expect a condition in which the footing is to witness transverse or lateral loading. This will only occur if the structure is located in an earthquake zone. If not (like in my country-Nigeria), it is not necessary as pointed out by my Dear DELL
Regards
Teddy