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The parameters of the seismic simplified analysis according to the equivalent lateral force
method depend on a seismic code and a method of defining values of the fundamental
periods selected in the Seismic Analysis ([Link]
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1. Click Tools Job Preferences Design Codes.
2. Go to the Loads section, and then select IBC 2012 from the seismic loads menu.

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Fundamental period (Ta)

The calculation of the fundamental period (Ta) depends on the method selected in the
Seismic analysis dialog.

• Approximate method
The fundamental period Ta is calculated according to the equation 4.6:

x
Ta = C t * h n

where:

Ct - building period coefficient depending on the type of seismic-force-resisting

system that is used (given by the code)

x = building period formula exponent (given by the code)

h - structure height (m), defined by difference between Structure range and Reference
level

• User defined

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If the option Periods with maximal mass participation is off in the Seismic Analysis
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direction where more masses is active. If this option is on, one of modes, which fulfill
limitations and most masses is active in the direction. The maximal period is
calculated according to the formula:

Tmax = Cu * Ta,

where:

Cu - Upper Limit Coefficient (Table 12.8-1),

Ta - Approximative Period

Code parameters
To complete the seismic analysis according to the rules given in this code, define the
following parameters:
• Site class
(A, B, C, D, E or F) based on the site soil properties, classified according to Chapter 20
of ASCE 7.

• Spectral response accelerations

as specified in Section 1613.3.1, shown in Figures 1613.3.1(1) through 1613.3.1(6):
◦ S1 - Acceleration parameter for 1-second period,

◦ Ss - Acceleration parameter for short periods.

• TL - long-period transition period, specified according to the ASCE 7-10 code, as

shown in the Figures 22-15 through 22-20
• R - response modification coefficient, as specified in ASCE 7-10, Tables 12.2-1

• Ie - importance factor, as specified in ASCE 7-10, Section 11.5.1.

Base shear
Base shear force is calculated according to the formula:
k k
Fx = V * wx * h x / (Σ wi * h i) (eq. 12.8-11 and 12.8-12)

where:

wx and wi - floor weight

h - height from base level to appropriate floor level

V - base shear force (this value is already calculated in Robot)

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