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    Overstrength factor for pile anchorage

    I am designing a piled foundation (bored cast in situ pile, pile head is fixed)for a piperack in high seismic zone. The SDC is E. As per ASCE7-10,Cl. 12.13.6.5 (1),in the case of uplift, the anchorage shall be capable of developing nominal tensile strength of pile longitudinal reinforcement. I...
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    ASCE 7 Cl. 12.4.2 & 12.5.4

    Thanks MarkHirschi for your response. Regards H
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    ASCE 7 Cl. 12.4.2 & 12.5.4

    Thanks JAE. When you have a moment, could you pleae look into the code and let me know your views.
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    ASCE 7 Cl. 12.4.2 & 12.5.4

    I am designing a steel structure in Seismic Design category E using Equivalent Lateral Force procedure. As per Cl. 12.5.4, I should consider 100% seismic load in one direction + 30% seismic load in perpendicular direction. As per Eq. 12.4.1/12.4.2, I should also consider Ev+-Eh. Should I apply...

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