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John W. Andrew, P.E.
Course Outline
This course highlights the earthquake regulations of ASCE 7-05, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, Chapters 11-13 and 15-23. The course is designed to help architects and structural engineers get familiar with the latest requirements for determining the seismic response coefficient (Cs) and the seismic design category (SDC) for typical low rise buildings. A copy of ASCE 7-05 is required for this course. A downloadable Excel© spreadsheet is provided to assist with the calculations.
This course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Determine the occupancy category and seismic importance factor;
- Determine the response modification factor;
- Determine the spectral response accelerations;
- Determine the fundamental period of the building;
- Determine the seismic response coefficient; and
- Determine the seismic design category.
Intended
Audience
Structural Engineers and Architects.
Benefits
to Attendee
The determination of the seismic response coefficient and the seismic design category are required for the design of buildings subject to earthquake ground motions. The seismic response coefficient is used to determine the magnitude of the seismic horizontal forces to which the building will be subjected. The seismic design category determines permissible structural systems, height limits, permissible analysis procedures, detailing requirements and requirements for nonstructural components.
Course Introduction
The seismic response coefficient, Cs, is used to determine the design seismic base shear using the equivalent lateral force procedure in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.8. The design base shear is the product of the seismic design coefficient, Cs, and the effective seismic weight of the structure, W.
The SDC classification is important in the seismic design of a building. If a building is classified as category A, then the building may be designed in accordance with Section 11.7 only. Each subsequent letter classification (B through F) results in an increase in seismic design requirements. This includes permissible structural systems, height limits, permissible analysis procedures, detailing requirements and requirements for nonstructural components.
The earthquake provisions of ASCE 7-05 chapters 11-13 and 15-23 are based on the 2003 NEHRP Provisions. Calculation of the seismic design coefficient, CS, is based on the spectral response accelerations, seismic importance factor, fundamental period of the building, long-period transition period and response modification factor. These factors are determined using the occupancy category, site class and building period coefficients.
Course Content
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Seismic Analysis Values with Spreadsheet
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Course Summary
This course covered the latest requirements for determining the seismic response coefficient (Cs) and the seismic design category (SDC) for typical low rise buildings in accordance with ASCE 7-05. A downloadable Excel© spreadsheet was provided to assist with the calculations.
Related Links and References
1. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE Standard ASCE/SEI 7-05), American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191.
2. 2006 IBC Handbook Structural Provisions, International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Rd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
