Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures Calculator

✖Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements.ⓘ Seismic Response Coefficient [C_s]			+10% -10%
✖Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear.ⓘ Response Modification Factor [R]			+10% -10%

✖Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent structures which are intermediate and long period structures.ⓘ Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures [C_a]

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Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures

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`"C"_{"a"} = "C"_{"s"}*"R" /2.5`

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`"0.84"="0.35"*"6" /2.5`

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Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5
C_a = C_s*R /2.5
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent - Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent structures which are intermediate and long period structures.
Seismic Response Coefficient - Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements.
Response Modification Factor - Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Seismic Response Coefficient: 0.35 --> No Conversion Required
Response Modification Factor: 6 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_a = C_s*R /2.5 --> 0.35*6 /2.5

Evaluating ... ...

C_a = 0.84

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.84 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.84 <-- Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Fundamental Period given Seismic Response Coefficient

Go Fundamental Period = (1.2*Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures/(Response Modification Factor*Seismic Response Coefficient))^(3/2)

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures

Go Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2

Response Modification Factor

Go Response Modification Factor = 1.2*Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures/(Seismic Response Coefficient*Fundamental Period^(2/3))

Seismic Response Coefficient given Fundamental Period

Go Seismic Response Coefficient = 1.2*Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures/(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3))

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures

Go Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5

Seismic Response Coefficient given Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures

Go Seismic Response Coefficient = 2.5*Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent/Response Modification Factor

Response Modification Factor by Velocity Dependent Structures

Go Response Modification Factor = 2.5*Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent/Seismic Response Coefficient

Lateral Force

Go Lateral Force = Lateral Seismic Force/Vertical Distribution Factor

Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force

Go Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force

Lateral Seismic Force

Go Lateral Seismic Force = Vertical Distribution Factor*Lateral Force

Total Lateral Force Acting in Direction of each of Principal Axis

Go Lateral Force = Seismic Response Coefficient*Total Dead Load

Seismic Response Coefficient given Base Shear

Go Seismic Response Coefficient = Lateral Force/Total Dead Load

Total Dead Load given Base Shear

Go Total Dead Load = Lateral Force/Seismic Response Coefficient

Building Height for Steel Frame given Fundamental Period

Go Height of Building = (Fundamental Period/0.035)^(4/3)

Building Height for Steel Eccentrically Braced Frames given Fundamental Period

Go Height of Building = (Fundamental Period/0.03)^(4/3)

Building Height for Reinforced Concrete Frames given Fundamental Period

Go Height of Building = (Fundamental Period/0.03)^(4/3)

Building Height for other Buildings given Fundamental Period

Go Height of Building = (Fundamental Period/0.02)^(4/3)

Fundamental Period for Steel Eccentrically Braced Frames

Go Fundamental Period = 0.03*Height of Building^(3/4)

Fundamental Period for other Buildings

Go Fundamental Period = 0.02*Height of Building^(3/4)

Fundamental Period for Steel Frames

Go Fundamental Period = 0.035*Height of Building^(3/4)

Fundamental Period for Reinforced Concrete Frames

Go Fundamental Period = 0.03*Height of Building^(3/4)

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures Formula

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5
C_a = C_s*R /2.5

What is Response Modification Factor?

The response modification factor is defined as the ratio of the base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system for design earthquake ground motions if the system was to behave elastically to the design base shear.

How to Calculate Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures?

Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures calculator uses Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5 to calculate the Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent, The Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for intermediate or long period structures i.e. structures which are velocity dependent when we have a prior info of response modification factor. Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent is denoted by C_a symbol.

How to calculate Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures, enter Seismic Response Coefficient (C_s) & Response Modification Factor (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.84 = 0.35*6 /2.5.

FAQ

What is Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures?

The Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for intermediate or long period structures i.e. structures which are velocity dependent when we have a prior info of response modification factor and is represented as C_a = C_s*R /2.5 or Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5. Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements & Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear.

How to calculate Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures?

The Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for intermediate or long period structures i.e. structures which are velocity dependent when we have a prior info of response modification factor is calculated using Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent = Seismic Response Coefficient*Response Modification Factor /2.5. To calculate Seismic Coefficient for Velocity Dependent Structures, you need Seismic Response Coefficient (C_s) & Response Modification Factor (R). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Seismic Response Coefficient & Response Modification Factor and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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