Dec 13, 2010 #1 nicus Structural Dec 13, 2010 5 EC Why the weight used in the seismic calculation of lateral loads differ from the weight calculated from the supports reactions if I am taking into account the same mass source? I have a difference from 2557.09 t to 2453.81 t.
Why the weight used in the seismic calculation of lateral loads differ from the weight calculated from the supports reactions if I am taking into account the same mass source? I have a difference from 2557.09 t to 2453.81 t.
Dec 13, 2010 Thread starter #2 nicus Structural Dec 13, 2010 5 EC I already found my answer, in the top level etabs divide the column weight by 2. Upvote 0 Downvote