Shemp:
Thanks again for the responses!
If I could throw 1 more thing at you, I'll let my portion of this thread pass on quietly...
Is it always correct to apply the lateral load as point loads to the floor or roof level? For example, I have seen examples which apply the lateral force as an...
Shemp:
OK, how's this!
Would it be CLEARER and SIMPLER to state the DESIGN BASE SHEAR based upon the TOTAL building weight, regardless of direction? This is how it is shown in several older references I have, but this was the V=ZIKCsW days!
And thanks again for the help, I appreciate it!
Shemp:
I have been trying print the USACOE 809-04 and can't seem to get Chap 7 part 4 and part 6...anyway, where is this example you speak of?
I am still confused by the term "Seismic Base Shear" then.
How would one differentiate between a single base shear value based upon the...
WHYUN:
I am a bit confused by your response.
If, for example, I was analyzing a tall, load bearing CMU gymnasium (1 story), the base shear value used for analysis would be highly dependant upon whether the walls parallel to the direction considered were included in 'W'. Am I missing something...
