ASCE 7 Seismic, Inverted Pendulum
ASCE 7 Seismic, Inverted Pendulum
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ASCE 7, paragraph 12.2.5.3 requires that the base moment on an inverted pendulum be applied uniformly up the column to half at the top. What is their rationale for this and how do they want you to apply it?






RE: ASCE 7 Seismic, Inverted Pendulum
Plus, there is a dynamic effect (rotation at the top of the pendulum rather than pure translation) that isn't really accounted for in the static analysis procedure.
At least that's my take on the requirement.
RE: ASCE 7 Seismic, Inverted Pendulum
RE: ASCE 7 Seismic, Inverted Pendulum
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