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EXAMPLE 8
Two-Story, Three-Dimensional Frame - Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis
Problem Description
This is a two-story, three-dimensional building frame subjected to a response spectrum of
constant amplitude. The three-dimensional structure is modeled as a single frame with nine
column lines and twelve bays. Kip-foot-second units are used.
For consistency with the models documented in other computer programs with which the
ETABS 2013 results are compared (see Table 8-1), no story mass moments of inertia are
assigned in the ETABS model.
Geometry, Properties and Loads
The geometry of the structure is shown in Figure 8-1.
13'
13'
35' 35'
25'
25'
Z
Y
X
STORY 1 CENTER OF MASS AT (38,27,13)
STORY 2 CENTER OF MASS AT (38,27,26)
TYPICAL STORY MASS = 6.212 kip-sec
2
/ft
B5 B6
B3 B4
B10 B12 B8
B7
B9
B1 B2
B11
C1 C2 C3
C4 C5 C6
C7 C8 C9
GLOBAL
AND FRAME
REFERENCE POINT
Figure 8-1 Two-Story Three-Dimensional Frame
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A response spectrum with a constant value of 0.4g is used. Other parameters associated
with the structure are as follows:
Columns Beams
Axial area 4 ft
2
5 ft
2
Minor moment of inertia 1.25 ft
4
1.67 ft
4
Major moment of inertia 1.25 ft
4
2.61 ft
4
Modulus of elasticity 350000 ksf 500000 ksf
Technical Features of ETABS 2013 Tested
Three-dimensional frame analysis
User-specified section properties
Dynamic response spectrum analysis
Comparison of Results
This example is also analyzed in Wilson and Habibullah (1992) and Peterson (1981). A
comparison of the key ETABS 2013 results with Wilson and Habibullah (Reference 1) and
Peterson (Reference 2) is shown in Table 8-1.
Table 8-1 Comparison of Results
Quantity ETABS Reference 1 Reference 2
Period, Mode 1 0.22708 0.22706 0.22706
Period, Mode 2 0.21565 0.21563 0.21563
Period, Mode 3 0.07335 0.07335 0.07335
Period, Mode 4 0.07201 0.07201 0.07201
X-Displacement
Center of mass, 2
nd
Story
0.0201 0.0201 0.0201
Computer File
The input data file is [Link]. This file is provided as part of the ETABS 2013 installa-
tion.
Conclusion
The results comparison shows acceptable agreement between ETABS 2013 and the refer-
ences.