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Maximum Mapped Response Acceleration Ss problem
Hi, I am building a (static seismic) piping model in a seismic area class 2A (Libya). Looking at the input box. located in model tab at the top of page> Seismic wizard. I am having trouble locating an explanation of where max. response acceleration (ss) figure comes from. Following the help...- magner
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- Forum: COADE, Inc.: CAESAR II
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Seismic acceleration (aH) limits
Hi, Sorry I dont have a reference to any codes for my problem, all I can supply is the actual work through. It is a worked example from Caesar stress analysis software. The Importance Factor IE = 1 The Component Response Modification Factor RP = 12.0, from Table 13.6-1 for "Piping in...- magner
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- Forum: Seismology engineering
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Seismic acceleration (aH) limits
Hi, I am trying to understand an example for calculating seismic acceleration. The equation identifies seismic acceleration limits of 1.6 and 0.3. I have checked ASCE 7 but cant seem to find any information on this matter. Any explanation of what these numbers represent and where they come...- magner
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- Forum: Seismology engineering
