Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
(OP)
I have a 7 stories of cold-formed bearing walls with cold formed joists on top of a 1 story concrete 2-way podium. no basement. The building is in seismic design category "D". I have special reinforced concrete shear walls the full height of the building for lateral support. Due to the concrete podium, I have a Type 2 vertical irregularity. Due to this Irregularity, I must use a Modal Response Spectrum Analysis. Is there a prevision in the code that will disregard the change in weight from the concrete slab to the lighter floors above?






RE: Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
RE: Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
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RE: Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
RE: Modal Response Spectrum Analysis
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.