Response Spectrum Analysis in sap2000
Response Spectrum Analysis in sap2000
(OP)
While performing Response spectrum Analysis in SAP2000. In addition to specifying the Modal damping ratio and Function damping ratio, is it required to define material damping? (in material properties)
The relevant link from SAP-CSI knowledge base is below.
https://wiki.csiamerica.com/display/kb/Damping+in+...
Thanks in advance
visa.
The relevant link from SAP-CSI knowledge base is below.
https://wiki.csiamerica.com/display/kb/Damping+in+...
Thanks in advance
visa.





RE: Response Spectrum Analysis in sap2000
RE: Response Spectrum Analysis in sap2000
I believe the material damping in material properties definition is optional and used only for additional damping if you have different materials with significantly different material damping between different materials.