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UBC97 Earthquake Loads

UBC97 Earthquake Loads

UBC97 Earthquake Loads

(OP)
Hi I am new here and I need Some help
I asking about UBC97 seismic loading
is there is something in this code says when you must use Equivalent static method or response spectrum
can some one help

RE: UBC97 Earthquake Loads

The attached link is a handout for a class that discusses the UBC 97 seismic design. page 14 states

"Code Analysis Procedures
UBC--97 and IBC--2000
– Equivalent static analysis approach
– Response spectrum approach
– Response (Time) history approach
– Other (Peer review)"

Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.

RE: UBC97 Earthquake Loads

(OP)
thanks any way this is not what I mean...
It is stated in UBC97 in 1629.8 Selection of lateral force procedure
but I need to know the same for IBC2006
Help PLZ.

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