Seismic Separation Question
Seismic Separation Question
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Good afternoon,
I have to determine the minimum seismic separation between two buildings. One building is a two story for which i am providing hardy frames HFX as the lateral system. The other building is and adjacent existing building.
I have never done a seismic separation calculation and was hoping to get direction. Any help would be appreciated.
From the research I have done i understand I have to use ASCE 7-10 12.12.3 (see attachment). My questions are:
1- how do i determine the maximum elastic displacement of the building with the hardy frame.
2- can i assume the Dm (maximum inelastic response displacement) for the existing building is the allowable story drift per Table 12.12-1?
Thank you for any guidance/help. Any examples would be appreciated.
I have to determine the minimum seismic separation between two buildings. One building is a two story for which i am providing hardy frames HFX as the lateral system. The other building is and adjacent existing building.
I have never done a seismic separation calculation and was hoping to get direction. Any help would be appreciated.
From the research I have done i understand I have to use ASCE 7-10 12.12.3 (see attachment). My questions are:
1- how do i determine the maximum elastic displacement of the building with the hardy frame.
2- can i assume the Dm (maximum inelastic response displacement) for the existing building is the allowable story drift per Table 12.12-1?
Thank you for any guidance/help. Any examples would be appreciated.






RE: Seismic Separation Question
Your question seems too generic to me. You have to perform a structural analysis to determine the maximum displacements of the structure. Depending on the complexity of your structure, you might not be able to complete your task with hand calculations.
RE: Seismic Separation Question