I. T .

4 sec
Use User Coefficient for Auto Lateral Load in Define Static Load Case
Names dialog box. Use these parameters:
Base Shear Coefficient,
R
ABI
C =
(from Code)

Building Height Exp., 1 = K
(Always)

II. T .4 sec
Use UBC 94 for Auto Lateral Load in Define Static Load Case Names
dialog box. Use these parameters:
Time Period: User Defined, T T =
(from Code)

Factors: Numerical Coefficient, R R
W
=
(from Code)

Seismic Coefficients: Site Coefficient, 1 = S
(Always)

Seismic Coefficients: Importance Factor, I I =
(from Code)


1. T T
0

Seismic Coefficients: Seismic Zone Factor, Z, User Defined,
3
2
2AT Z =
(from Code)

2. T T
0

Seismic Coefficients: Seismic Zone Factor, Z, User Defined,
3
2
2
0
AT Z =
(from Code)


Note:
You can use Method A option for defining Time Period. The Ct
Coefficients in English Units are:
For Steel Moment Resisting Frames: 0328 . 0 =
t
C
For Concrete Moment Resisting Frames: 0287 . 0 =
t
C
For Other Structural Systems: 0205 . 0 =
t
C