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Eurocode 8 - behaviour factor

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simon7

Civil/Environmental
Apr 7, 2020
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EC8-1 5.2.2.2 (12)
If the aspect ratios hw/lwi of all walls "i" of a structural system do not significantly
differ, the prevailing aspect ratio "ao" may be determined fronm the following expression:

ao = Σhwi/Σlwi


What is hwi? Height of wall of one level of building or all levels?
If I have frame system or frame system and walls - how to calculate this? The height of a frame or?


Thank you in advance!
 
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