80smetalfm
Geotechnical
Could anyone please provide some help on how to differentiate the above two Structural systems for high seismic regions? My building is 11 storeys high, half of which sits into a hillside. I have weathered rock on all pad footings with allowable bearing pressure of 600-1000 kPa. I am having difficulties getting the shearwalls from the Architect(as usual!!)because of functional requirements and plan to adopt a pure frame system. The structure currently is a rc 40 mPa strong column & weak beam frame system with sufficient shearwalls in only one strong direction.
many thanks
many thanks