Modular Building Seismic Design
Modular Building Seismic Design
(OP)
If a modular building (trailer) is on 3 ft piers/jacks, should the base shear (at floor level) be multiplied by the pier height for an applied moment to be restrained by seismic holdowns?
I've been reviewing calculations from multiple engineers/companies and they are not accounting for the pier height in the calculations.
Thanks
I've been reviewing calculations from multiple engineers/companies and they are not accounting for the pier height in the calculations.
Thanks






RE: Modular Building Seismic Design
RE: Modular Building Seismic Design
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Modular Building Seismic Design
Would story drift apply as well?
If so, the restraint would have to limit the actual story drift to be less than actual.