Hello everyone,
In the seismic analysis using SACS, for code checks of elements and joints, I understand that there are two way to combine the seismic and static load:
My question is, is the second method suitable for element and code checks? Which conditions we can use this second method? How SACS generate equivalent seismic loads?
Thank you in advance,
Anthony
the second method can be used for element and code check.
user can use this method according to project experience. theoretically it can be used for any seismic analysis.
for equivalent seismic load, please refer to the picture below cut from manual:
Hi Qiang He,
Thank you for your answer.
Do we have a rerefence in which cases/situations the 1st or 2nd method should use ?
I tried to run both method and results given are very differents.
Thank you.
we don't have that kind of reference. different engineers have different choices.