Vertical design spectral response acceleration

[epajuelo]

Hi everyone. This is the first time I use IBC 2003 and I would appreciate If anyone could clarify me what is the vertical design spectral response acceleration that I have to use to dynamically analyze my strucrure. The horizontal one is clearly defined, but I can not find the vertical spectrum. Section 1617.1.1 details the combined sesimic load, but using a vertical load obtained as a proportional part of the weight. If I use that vertical load I wont consider the dynamic effects of the load. Some other codes like IBC recommends using two thirds of horziontal spectrum in vertical direction. Can anyone help me?

Thanks in adcance.

Eugenio

 

[GregLocock]

Sounds like an earthquake question, if so the structural engineering forum is a better bet.

Cheers

Greg Locock


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