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How does ETABS calculate effective seismic weight?
ASCE 7/IBC requires that the "effective seismic weight" include dead load plus, say, 25% live load. My question is: will ETABS be smart enough to automatically calculate DL+0.25LL for the "effective seismic weight"? If not, how can I tell ETABS to include that 25% live load when calculating the...- engtipline
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- Forum: Computers and Structures: ETABS
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How to define plastic hinges in frame members using API functions of SAP2000?
I searched this board and found someone asked similar questions two years ago (but with no response). I take the liberty to ask the question: How can we define plastic hinges in frame members (columns, beams) using API funcitons? I looked up in the function list but could not find a fuction for...- engtipline
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- Forum: Computers and Structures: SAP2000
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ACI 318-08: 21.3.6 ù Two-way slabs without beams used for IMF
I am designing a post-tensioned flat slab for an Intermediate moment frame (IMF) used in SDC C. 21.3.6.3 to 21.2.7 of ACI 318 gives the integrity requirements for rebars at top and bottom of the slabs. My question is: what should I do with post-tensioned slab, for which there are only tendons...- engtipline
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- Forum: ACI (concrete) Code Issues
