Hey
In order to compare analyzing response spectrum vs. automated lateral EQ force for UBC97 standard , I modeled a plane RC frame with sap2000 v14
The parameters needed were taken to be the default in the program
The lateral max. deflection was about 13 times bigger in the response spectrum...
Hey everybody
My project is to design raising an old building of 4 stories to 5 or 6 stories and to reinforce the structure against earthquake.
The old structure is a residential concrete building with a 20x20 m' area. The walls are made of cement blocks where the floors and the columns are made...