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    Code Commitee's Idea for Frames in Seismic Zone 2

    Hi to all, will someone discuss the Code Commitee's Idea on UBC 97 section 1921.8 "Requirements for frames in seismic zone 2" specially 1921.8.3 in which Equake is multiplied by factor of 2 -how does it work? -is this factor based on tests? -where's the equivalent of this in IBC 2006 thanks
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    Deformation Compatilbility

    Hi there everyone, Code says elements/odjects not part of lateral force resisting system needs to be deformation compatible. i'd like to know if there is a logical way to model for Deformation Compatibility?
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    SHELL M33 modifier

    is there a way to modify M33 of Shell elements, for crack section requirement, or my is it logical to modify it. i am confused
  4. ryansteel

    AUTOMESH in membranes

    thread802-54365 Automatic MESHING in ETABS is very smart but unpredictable, specialy in a complex polygon shapes. if you encountered complex shapes, LOAD Transfer to beams should be always checked manualy.

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