seismic load in etabs 2

[swelm]

Dear gentlemen

I want to ask about some option in etab program espically assign of seismic load acooridng to ubc 97
Direction and eccentricity option
When and why use that option (x dir with y eccentricity or y dir with x eccentricity)?
Also what is override eccentricity?
I find windows appear when I click override option and ask about absolute distance
What is mean of that distance?

 

[swelm]

can i know what is wrong in my question ?
if may question is not clear anyone said that

 

[prsconsultant]

swelm:

Possible torsional ground motion, the unpredictable distribution of live load mass and the variations of structural properties are three reasons why both regular and irregular structures must be designed for accidental torsional loads. Also, for a regular structure lateral loads do not excite torsional modes. One method suggested in the Code is to conduct several different dynamic analyses with the mass at different locations. This approach is not practical since the basic dynamic properties of the structure (and the dynamic base shears) would be different for each analysis. In addition, the selection of the maximum member design forces would be a monumental post-processing problem.

The current Code allows the use of pure static torsional loads to predict the additional design forces caused by accidental torsion. The basic vertical distribution of lateral static loads is given by the Code equations. The static torsional moment at any level is calculated by the multiplication of the static load at that level by 5 percent of the maximum dimension at that level. In this book it is recommended that these pure torsional static loads, applied at the center of mass at each level, be used as the basic approach to account for accidental torsional loads. This static torsional load is treated as a separate load condition so that it can be appropriately combined with the other static and dynamic loads.


For buildings in Seismic Design Categories C, D, E,
and F, where torsional irregularity exists, the effects of the irregularity shall be accounted by a torsional
amplification factor. Typically to do this the lateral load location would be offset to account for the added torsion. This is the reason why most programs provide you with an option to override the default 5% eccentricity values.

Hope this helps.

 

[swelm]

thank you for your reply,you are very kind Mr ESCONSULTANT