"IBC2009E" --- IBC 2009 SEISMIC ANALYSIS PROGRAM

Program Description:

"IBC2006E" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of seismic loading analysis for
buildings and various nonbuilding structures, as well as architectural, mechanical, and electrical components
per the IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Codes. Specifically, the total base seismic shear for buildings and nonbuilding
structures is calculated. For Multi-Level Buildings, the vertical distribution of the total seismic shear is also
determined, and a drim analysis can also be performed.. The seismic restraint force for various components is
also calculated.

This program is a workbook consisting of eleven (11) worksheets, described as follows:

Worksheet Name Description

Doc This documentation sheet
Single-Level Bldg. Seismic base shear for single-level buildings
Multi-Level Bldg. Seismic base shear and vertical shear distribution for multi-level buildings
Multi-Level Bldg. (Drim) Seismic story drim analysis for multi-level buildings
Vert. Tank or Vessel Seismic base shear and overturning moment for vertical tanks/vessels
Nonbldg. Struct. Seismic base shear for nonbuilding structures
Arch. Components Seismic forces for architectural components
M & E Components Seismic forces for mechanical and electrical components
Maps for Ss 2002 USGS maps for 0.2 sec. spectral acceleration with 2% P.E.
Maps for S1 2002 USGS maps for 1.0 sec. spectral acceleration with 2% P.E.
Maps for TL ASCE 7-05 Code maps for Long-Period Transition Period

Program Assumptions and Limitations:

1. This program uses the IBC 2009 Code only to determine the Seismic Design Category, while IBC 2009 Code
Section 1613.1 permits the Seismic Design Category to be determined by either IBC 2009 or ASCE 7-05.
For all practical purposes, beyond determining the Seismic Design Category, the IBC 2009 Code now
defers to the ASCE 7-05 Code for seismic analysis and design.
2. This program incorporates the changes provided in Supplement No. 2 to the ASCE 7-05 Code.
3. For buildings, the program assumes the use of the equivalent lateral-force method for analysis, per ASCE 7-05
Section 12.8. For nonbuilding structures, ASCE 7-05 Section 15.0 is followed. For architectural, mechanical,
and electrical components, ASCE 7-05 Section 13.0 which is followed. The "simplified" method, per ASCE 7-05
Section 12.14 is not used in any of the calculation worksheets.
4. The program assumes "regular" buildings and structures, with plan and vertical irregularities not being
considered. Refer to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.3 for building configuration, and plan and vertical irregularity criteria.
5. Worksheets for Multi-Level Buildings are applicable for buildings and structures up to 240 feet in height, with
up to 15 levels. (Story deflections are to be determined from separate elastic 2D or 3D frame analysis.)
6. This program does not include the provisions for nonbuilding structures that are supported by other
structures as per ASCE 7-05 Section 15.3.
7. Worksheets calculate for "gross" seismic shear force, and do not reflect the use of any load factors. Refer to
ASCE 7-05 Section 12.4 for applicable loads factors for LRFD or strength design as well as ASD analysis.
8. USGS 2002 maps for the short term 0.2 sec. spectral acceleration (SA) with 2% Probability of
Exceedance in 50 years, Ss, as well as the 1.0 sec. spectral acceleration (SA) with 2% Probability of
Exceedance in 50 years, S1, are included. These maps are the 2002 "color versions" of Figures 22-1
and 22-2 from ASCE 7-05. Peak gravitational acceleration, PGA, is what is experienced by a particle on
the ground. Response spectral acceleration, SA, is what is approximately experienced by a building, as
modeled by a particle on a massless vertical rod having the same natural period of vibration as the building.
The SA values shown in the USGS maps as well as the ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-1 through 22-14 are expressed
as a percentage of "g", the acceleration due to gravity. Their numerical values should be divided by 100 to
convert them into decimal form for use in the Code formulas and calculations. Note that there are "exploded"
maps of various portions of continental U.S. included as well. These can be seen by scrolling down screen.
(Note: while the USGS does have more current gridded design values for Ss and S1 available at their web site,
the user is cautioned in their use as they are NOT officially adopted for use by the ASCE 7-05 Code. If their use
would result in a lower Seismic Design Category and reduced seismic loads, the user is advised to seek
formal approval of their use by the owner and building official if applicable.)
9. This program allows the user to select only site classes "A" through "E", since site class "F" requires
site-specific geotechnical investigation and dynamic site response analyses. These same requirements also
apply for site class "E", but only when Ss >= 1.25*g and S1 >= 0.5*g.
10. In the calculation worksheets, a "hyperlink" is provided to take the user directly to the USGS website at:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/
Once finished at the USGS website, the user should exit the website by pressing the [<-Back] button in the
top toolbar of the web browser to return to the particular program worksheet.
11. This program automatically selects the appropriate seismic response modifier, "R", once the type of seismic
resisting system has been selected/input by the user.
12. This program will automatically alert the user with a "warning message" when any applicable limitations have
been exceeded for the particular seismic resisting system selected.
13. This program contains numerous “comment boxes” which contain a wide variety of information including
explanations of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a “comment box”
is denoted by a “red triangle” in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the
desired cell to view the contents of that particular "comment box".)

Cross Reference Index between IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Codes
Subject IBC 2009 ASCE 7-05
Occupancy Category Table 1604.5 Table 1-1
Seismic Importance Factor Defers to ASCE 7-05 Table 11.5-1
Mapped 0.2 Second Period Spectral Acceleration, Ss Figure 1613.5(1) Figure 22-1
Mapped 1.0 Second Period Spectral Acceleration, S1 Figure 1613.5(2) Figure 22-2
Site Class Table 1613.5.2 Table 20.3-1
Acceleration-based Site Coefficient, Fa Table 1613.5.3(1) Table 11.4-1
Velocity-based Site Coefficient, Fv Table 1613.5.3(2) Table 11.4-2
Maximum Spectral Response Acceleration, SMS Eqn. 16-37 Eqn. 11.4-1
Maximum Spectral Response Acceleration, SM1 Eqn. 16-38 Eqn. 11.4-2
Design Spectral Response Acceleration, SDS Eqn. 16-39 Eqn. 11.4-3
Design Spectral Response Acceleration, SD1 Eqn. 16-40 Eqn. 11.4-4
Seismic Design Category Using SDS and Occupancy Cat. Table 1613.5.6(1) Table 11.6-1
Seismic Design Category Using SD1 and Occupancy Cat. Table 1613.5.6(2) Table 11.6-2
Building Configuration Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.3.2
Permitted Analytical Procedures Defers to ASCE 7-05 Table 12.6-1
Seismic Load Effects , E and Em Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.4
Redundancy Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.3.4
Deflection and Drim Limits Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.12
Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8
Seismic Force Resisting Systems Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 12.2.1
Seismic Force Resisting System Coefficients and Factors Defers to ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1
Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Components Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 13.0
Nonbuilding Structures Defers to ASCE 7-05 Section 15.0

Note: Per IBC 2009 Section 1613.1, the Seismic Design Category is permitted to be determined by either the IBC
2009 or ASCE 7-05 Codes. For all practical purposes, beyond determining the Seismic Design Category, the
IBC 2009 Code now defers to the ASCE 7-05 Code for seismic analysis and design.
 "IBC2006E.xls" Program
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SEISMIC BASE SHEAR

Per IBC 2009and ASCE 7-05 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Single-Level Building/Structural Systems
Job Name: Subject: II
Job Number: Originator: Checker: III
IV
Input Data: ###
Occupancy Category = I IBC 2009, Table 1604.5, page307 F
Importance Factor, I = 1.00 ASCE 7-05 Table 11.5-1, page 116 ###
Soil Site Class = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.2, page 341 A
Location Zip Code = (not required) hn B
Spectral Accel., SS = 0.650 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-1 to 22-14 C
Spectral Accel., S1 = 0.195 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-2 to 22-14 D
Long. Trans. Period, TL = 8.000 sec. ASCE 7 Fig's. 22-15 to 22-20 E
Structure Height, hn = 21.650 m. V = Cs*W F
Total Seismic Weight, W = 4194.00 tons ASCE 7-05 Section 12.7.2 Seismic Base Shear A1
Actual Calc. Period, Tc = 0.000 sec. from independent analysis (Regular Bldg. Configurations Only) A2
Seismic Resist. System = A1 Special reinforced concrete shear A3
walls (ASCE 7-05, Table 12.2-1) A4
A5
Results: A6
A7
Site Coefficients: A8
Fa = 1.140 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(1), page 341 A9
Fv = 1.605 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(2), page 341 A10
A11
Maximum Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods: A12
SMS = 0.741 SMS = Fa*SS, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-37, page 340 A13
SM1 = 0.313 SM1 = Fv*S1, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-38, page 340 A14
A15
Design Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods : B1
SDS = 0.494 SDS = 2*SMS/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-39, page 342 B2
SD1 = 0.209 SD1 = 2*SM1/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-40, page 342 B3
B4
Seismic Design Category: B5
Category(for SDS) = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(1), page 343 B6
Category(for SD1) = D IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(2), page 343 B7
Use Category = D Most critical of either category case above controls B8

Fundamental Period:
Period Coefficient, CT = 0.020 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-2, page 129
Period Exponent, x = 0.75 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-2, page 129
Approx. Period, Ta = 0.201 sec., Ta = CT*hn^(x), ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.2.1, Eqn. 12.8-7
Upper Limit Coef., Cu = 1.491 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-1, page 129
Period max., T(max) = 0.299 sec., T(max) = Cu*Ta, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.2, page 129
Fundamental Period, T = 0.201 sec., T = Ta <= Cu*Ta, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.2, page 129

Seismic Design Coefficients and Factors: B18

Response Mod. Coef., R = 5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 B19
Overstrength Factor, Wo = 2.5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 B20
Defl. Amplif. Factor, Cd = 5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 B21
CS = 0.099 CS = SDS/(R/I), ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.1.1, Eqn. 12.8-2 B22
CS(max) = 0.208 For T<=TL, CS(max) = SD1/(T*(R/I)), ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-3 B23
CS(min) = 0.022 CS(min) = 0.044*SDS*I >= 0.01, ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-5 (Suppl. 2) B24
Use: CS = 0.099 CS(min) <= CS <= CS(max) B25
B26
Seismic Base Shear: B27
V= 414.37 tons, V = CS*W, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.1, Eqn. 12.8-1 C1
C2

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 "IBC2006E.xls" Program
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SEISMIC BASE SHEAR AND VERTICAL SHEAR DISTRIBUTION

Per IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Multi-Level Building/Structural Systems
Job Name: Subject: II
Job Number: Originator: Checker: III
IV
Input Data: ###
Occupancy Category = II IBC 2009, Table 1604.5, page 307 ###
Importance Factor, I = 1.00 ASCE 7-05 Table 11.5-1, page 116 F10
Soil Site Class = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.2, page 341 F9
Location Zip Code = (not required) F8
Spectral Accel., SS = 0.650 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-1 to 22-14 F7
Spectral Accel., S1 = 0.195 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-2 to 22-14 F6
Long. Trans. Period, TL = 8.000 sec. ASCE 7 Fig's. 22-15 to 22-20 F5
Structure Height, hn = 21.650 m. hn F4
Actual Calc. Period, Tc = 0.974 sec. from independent analysis F3
Seismic Resist. System = A1 Special reinforced concrete shear F2
walls (ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1) F1 hx
###
###
Structure Weight Distribution: V = Cs*W = SF ###
No. of Seismic Levels = 7 Seismic Base Shear
(Regular Bldg. Configurations Only)
Seismic Height, hx Weight, Wx ###
Level x (m.) (tons) ###
7 3.200 126.10 ###
6 3.520 485.60 ###
5 3.520 706.10 ###
4 3.520 704.70 ###
3 3.520 706.10 ###
2 3.820 726.90 A1
1 3.620 738.60 A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8

Total Weight, W = SWx = 4194.10 tons (ASCE 7-05 Section 12.7.2)

Results:

Site Coefficients:
Fa = 1.140 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(1), page 341
Fv = 1.605 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(2), page 341
B3
Maximum Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods: B4
SMS = 0.741 SMS = Fa*SS, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-36, page 340 B5
SM1 = 0.313 SM1 = Fv*S1, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-37, page 340 B6
B7
Design Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods : B8
SDS = 0.494 SDS = 2*SMS/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-38, page 342 B9
SD1 = 0.209 SD1 = 2*SM1/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-39, page 342 B10
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B12
Seismic Design Category: B13
Category(for SDS) = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(1), page 343 B14
Category(for SD1) = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(2), page 343 B15
Use Category = C Most critical of either category case above controls B16
B17
Fundamental Period: B18
Period Coefficient, CT = 0.020 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-2, page 129 B19
Period Exponent, x = 0.75 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-2, page 129 B20
Approx. Period, Ta = 0.201 sec., Ta = CT*hn^(x), ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.2.1, Eqn. 12.8-7 B21
Upper Limit Coef., Cu = 1.491 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-1, page 129 B22
Period max., T(max) = 0.299 sec., T(max) = Cu*Ta, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8-2, page 129 B23
Fundamental Period, T = 0.299 sec., T = Tc <= Cu*Ta, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.2, page 129 B24
B25
Seismic Design Coefficients and Factors: B26
Response Mod. Coef., R = 5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 B27
Overstrength Factor, Wo = 2.5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 C1
Defl. Amplif. Factor, Cd = 5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122 C2
CS = 0.099 CS = SDS/(R/I), ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.1.1, Eqn. 12.8-2 C3
CS(max) = 0.139 For T<=TL, CS(max) = SD1/(T*(R/I)), ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-3 C4
CS(min) = 0.022 CS(min) = 0.044*SDS*I >= 0.01, ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-5 (Suppl. 2) C5
Use: CS = 0.099 CS(min) <= CS <= CS(max) C6
C7
Seismic Base Shear: C8
V= 414.38 tons, V = CS*W, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.1, Eqn. 12.8-1 C9
C10
Seismic Shear Vertical Distribution: C11
Distribution Exponent, k = 1.00 k = 1 for T<=0.5 sec., k = 2 for T>=2.5 sec. D1
k = (2-1)*(T-0.5)/(2.5-0.5)+1, for 0.5 sec. < k < 2.5 sec. D2
Lateral Force at Any Level: Fx = Cvx*V, ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.3, Eqn. 12.8-11, page 130 D3
Vertical Distribution Factor: Cvx = Wx*hx^k/(SWi*hi^k), ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-12, page 130 D4
D5
Seismic Weight, Wx hx^k Wx*h^k Cvx Shear, Fx S Story D6
Level x (tons) (m.) (m-tons) (%) (tons) Shears D7
7 126.10 3.200 403.5 0.027 11.14 11.14 D8
6 485.60 3.520 1709.3 0.114 47.17 58.31 D9
5 706.10 3.520 2485.5 0.166 68.59 126.90 D10
4 704.70 3.520 2480.5 0.165 68.46 195.36 D11
3 706.10 3.520 2485.5 0.166 68.59 263.96 D12
2 726.90 3.820 2776.8 0.185 76.63 340.59 D13
1 738.60 3.620 2673.7 0.178 73.79 414.38 E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
F1
S= 4194.10 15014.8 1.000 414.38 G1
Comments: G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
 "IBC2006E.xls" Program
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SEISMIC STORY DRIm ANALYSIS

Per IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Multi-Level Building/Structural Systems
Job Name: Subject:
Job Number: Originator: Checker:

Input Data:
Occupancy Category = II IBC 2009, Table 1604.5, page 307
Importance Factor, I = 1.00 ASCE 7-05 Table 11.5-1, page 116 de10
Soil Site Class = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.2, page 341 de9
Location Zip Code = (not required) de8
Spectral Accel., SS = 0.650 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-1 to 22-14 de7
Spectral Accel., S1 = 0.195 ASCE 7-05 Figures 22-2 to 22-14 de6
Structure Height, hn = 9.200 m. hn de5
Seismic Resist. System = A1 Special reinforced concrete shear de4
walls (ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1) de3
de2
de1 hx
Structure Story Deflections:
No. of Seismic Levels = 7
Seismic Story Drim
Seismic Height, hx Deflect., dxe (Regular Bldg. Configurations Only)
Level x (m.) (cm.)
7 21.300 3.2000
6 18.100 2.8000
5 14.580 2.3000
4 11.060 1.7000
3 7.540 1.2000
2 4.020 0.6000
1 0.200 0.2000

Results:

Site Coefficients:
Fa = 1.140 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(1), page 341
Fv = 1.605 IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.3(2), page 341

Maximum Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods:

SMS = 0.741 SMS = Fa*SS, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-37, page 340
SM1 = 0.313 SM1 = Fv*S1, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-38, page 340

Design Spectral Response Accelerations for Short and 1-Second Periods :

SDS = 0.494 SDS = 2*SMS/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-39, page 342
SD1 = 0.209 SD1 = 2*SM1/3, IBC 2009 Eqn. 16-40, page 342

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Seismic Design Category:

Category(for SDS) = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(1), page 343
Category(for SD1) = C IBC 2009 Table 1613.5.6(2), page 343
Use Category = C Most critical of either category case above controls

Structure Story Drim Analysis:

Defl. Amplif. Factor, Cd = 5 ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1, pages 120-122

Amplified Elastic Story Deflection: dx = dxe*Cd/I, ASCE 7-05 Eqn. 12.8-15, page 131
Amplified Story Drim: Dx = dx - d(x-1), ASCE 7-05 Section 12.12, page 131
Allowable Story Drim: Da = (Drim Ratio)*(hsx*100), from: ASCE 7-05 Table 12.12-1, page 134
Story Height: hsx = hx - h(x-1)

Seismic Story Height Amplified Amplified Amplified Allowable Allowable

Level x hsx Deflect., dx Drim, Dx Drim Ratio Drim, Da Drim Ratio
(m.) (cm.) (cm.) Dx/(hsx*100) (cm.) Da/(hsx*100)
7 3.20 16.0000 2.0000 0.0063 4.800 0.015
6 3.52 14.0000 2.5000 0.0071 5.280 0.015
5 3.52 11.5000 3.0000 0.0085 5.280 0.015
4 3.52 8.5000 2.5000 0.0071 5.280 0.015
3 3.52 6.0000 3.0000 0.0085 5.280 0.015
2 3.82 3.0000 2.0000 0.0052 5.730 0.015
1 0.20 1.0000 1.0000 0.0500 0.300 0.015

Comments:
 SEISMIC ANALYSIS
Per IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Multi-Level Building/Structural Systems
P-Delta Effects Stability
Job Name: Subject: Coefficient (0) = Px .d/Vx.hsx.Cd
Job Number: Originator: Checker: equation is equal to or less than 0.10:
where
P-Delta Effects Px= the total vertical design load at and above Level x (kip or
Cd = 5 B= 1 0max = 0.1
kN); where computing Px, no individual load factor need
exceed 1.0
N-S Direction E-W Direction d = the design story drift as defined in Section 12.8.6 occurring
Level hsx Px
Vx (Ton) d 0 Vx (Ton) d 0 simultaneously with Vx (in. or mm)
7 3.2 126.10 16.29 0.02 0.006912 Vx= the seismic shear force acting between Levels x and x-
6 3.52 485.60 79.81 0.025 0.007202 1 (kip or kN)
5 3.52 706.10 157.1 0.03 0.007661 hsx = the story height below Level x (in. or mm)
4 3.52 704.70 219.2 0.025 0.005708
Cd = the deflection amplification factor in Table 12.2-1
The stability coefficient (0) shall not exceed H,, determined
3 3.52 706.10 266 0.03 0.007541 as follows: max = 0.5/B.Cd <=0.25
2 3.82 726.90 298.2 0.02 0.006381 where B is the ratio of shear demand to shear capacity for the story between
1 3.62 738.60 314 0.01 0.006498 Levels x and x - I. This ratio is permitted to be conservatively taken as 1.0.

ntial Torsion
Amplification of Accidental Torsional Moment.
Level hsx dx dy dmax davg Ratio Ax modified ecc.
Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E, or F,
7 3.2 2.6 3.8 3.8 3.2 1.1875 0.979275 0.04896376 where Type la or lb torsional irregularity exists as defined in
6 3.52 1.4 4.2 4.2 2.8 1.5 1.5625 0.078125 Table 12.3-1 shall have the effects accounted for by multiplying
M,, at each level by a torsional amplification factor (A,)
5 3.52 0.9 3.5 3.5 2.2 1.590909 1.757633 0.08788166
as illustrated in Fig. 12.8-1 and determined from the following
4 3.52 0.7 2.7 2.7 1.7 1.588235 1.75173 0.08758651 equation: Ax = (dmax/1.2dav)^2
3 3.52 0.4 1.8 1.8 1.1 1.636364 1.859504 0.09297521 where
2 3.82 0.2 1 1 0.6 1.666667 1.929012 0.09645062 = the maximum displacement at Level x (in. or mm) computed
1 3.62 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.2 1.5 1.5625 0.078125 assuming A, = 1
= the average of the displacements at the extreme points of
the structure at Level x computed assuming A, = 1 (in. or
mm)
EXCEPTION: The accidental torsional moment need not be amplified
for structures of light-frame construction.
The torsional amplification factor (A,) is not required to exceed
3.0. The more severe loading for each element shall be considered
for design.
= the maximum displacement at Level x (in. or mm) computed
assuming A, = 1
= the average of the displacements at the extreme points of
the structure at Level x computed assuming A, = 1 (in. or
mm)
EXCEPTION: The accidental torsional moment need not be amplified
for structures of light-frame construction.
The torsional amplification factor (A,) is not required to exceed
3.0. The more severe loading for each element shall be considered
for design.
 IBC 2009 Load Combination
Per IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Multi-Level Building/Structural Systems
Job Name: Subject:
Job Number: Originator: Checker:

Load Combination
D L Lr E W H F Fa R S T
1.4D+1.4F 1.4 1.4
1.2D+1.2F+1.2T+1.6L+1.6H+0.5Lr 1.2 1.6 0.5 1.6 1.2 1.2
1.2D+1.2F+1.2T+1.6L+1.6H+0.5S 1.2 1.6 1.6 1.2 0.5 1.2
1.2D+1.2F+1.2T+1.6L+1.6H+0.5R 1.2 1.6 1.6 1.2 0.5 1.2
1.2D+1.6Lr+0.5L 1.2 0.5 1.6
1.2D+1.6S+0.5L 1.2 0.5 1.6
1.2D+1.6R+0.5L 1.2 0.5 1.6
1.2D+1.6Lr+0.8W(+ve) 1.2 1.6 0.8
1.2D+1.6S+0.8W(+ve) 1.2 0.8 1.6
1.2D+1.6R+0.8W(+ve) 1.2 0.8 1.6
1.2D+1.6Lr+0.8W(-ve) 1.2 1.6 0.8
1.2D+1.6S+0.8W(-ve) 1.2 0.8 1.6
1.2D+1.6R+0.8W(-ve) 1.2 0.8 1.6
1.2D+1.6W(+ve)+0.5L+0.5Lr 1.2 0.5 0.5 1.6
1.2D+1.6W(+ve)+0.5L+0.5S 1.2 0.5 1.6 0.5
1.2D+1.6W(+ve)+0.5L+0.5R 1.2 0.5 1.6 0.5
1.2D+1.6W(-ve)+0.5L+0.5Lr 1.2 0.5 0.5 1.6
1.2D+1.6W(-ve)+0.5L+0.5S 1.2 0.5 1.6 0.5
1.2D+1.6W(-ve)+0.5L+0.5R 1.2 0.5 1.6 0.5
1.2D+1.0E(+ve)+0.5L+0.2S 1.2 0.5 1 0.2
1.2D+1.0E(-ve)+0.5L+0.2S 1.2 0.5 1 0.2
0.9D+1.6W(+ve)+1.6H 0.9 1.6 1.6
0.9D+1.6W(-ve)+1.6H 0.9 1.6 1.6
0.9D+1.0E(+ve)+1.6H
0.9D+1.0E(-ve)+1.6H 0.9 1 1.6
1.2D+2.0E(+ve)+0.5L+0.2S 1.2 0.5 2 0.2
1.2D+2.0E(-ve)+0.5L+0.2S 1.2 0.5 2 0.2
 SEISMIC DETAILING
Per IBC 2009 and ACI 318-08 Specifications
Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Multi-Level Building/Structural Systems
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SEISMIC DETAILING [ACI 318-08]

1. Moderate Seismic Risk Areas [IBC 2009] - IMF

1a - B E A M S : Updated 27-05-09
Beam Size, m. Reinft Min Main Stirrup Eff depth Length Max Stirrup Spacing, m.
width, b depth, h Layers bar Size, d, m. 2h', m. Within 2h Middle
0.2 0.7 1 0.016 0.008 0.654 1.40 0.128 0.327
1. 'As' at positive moment face of a support shall not be less than one-third (1/3 times) the 'As'
value at the negative moment face of the same support [ACI 21.3.4.1].
2. 'As' at any section of the beam shall not be less than one-fifth (1/5 times) the maximum value
of 'As' at the negative moment face of either support [ACI 21.3.4.1].

1b. C O L U M N S
Column Size, m. Clear Col Min Main Tie bar Length Max Tie Spacing So, m.
width, b depth, h Span,m. bar Size, Lo, m. Within Lo Middle
0.2 0.7 3 0.016 0.008 0.7 0.128 0.1524

2. High Seismic Risk Areas [IBC 2009] - SMF

2a - B E A M S : Ln= 6 m
Beam Size, m. Reinft Min Main Stirrup Eff depth Length Max Stirrup Spacing, m.
width, b depth, h Layers bar Size, d, m. 2h',m. Within 2h Middle
0.25 0.6 1 0.016 0.008 0.554 1.20 0.128 0.277
Beam dimensions Govern [ACI 21.5.1.3]
1. Steel reinforcement ratio 'rho' at any section shall be neither less than '200bw d/fy' nor more
than 0.025 [ACI 21.5.2.1].
2. 'As' at positive moment face of a support shall not be less than 50% of the 'As' value at the
negative moment face of the same support [ACI 21.5.2.2].
3. 'As' at any section of the member shall not be less than one-fourth (1/4 times) the maximum
value of 'As' at the negative moment face of either support [ACI 21.5.2.2].

2b. C O L U M N S :
Column Size, m. Clear Col Min Main Tie bar Length Max Tie Spacing So,m.
width, b depth, h Span, m. bar Size, Lo, m. Within Lo Middle
0.3 0.7 3 0.016 0.008 0.70 0.0625 0.1524
Column dimensions Govern [ACI 21.6.1.1]
1. Pu > Ag fc'/10 [ACI 21.6.1]
2. Column width b >= 12 in. [ACI 21.6.1.1]
3. Column width b >= 0.4 x Longer col x-sectional dimension [ACI 21.6.1.2]
4. Longitudinal reinforcement Ast: 0.01Ag <= Ast <= 0.06 Ag [ACI 21.6.3.1]
5. Total X-sectional area of rectangular hoop reinforcement (Ash) shal not be less than
larger value obtained from the following equations: [ACI 21.6.4.1b]
Ash = 0.3(sbc fc'/fyt) [(Ag/Ach)-1] ACI Eq.(21-4)
Ash = 0.09 sbc fc'/fyt ACI Eq.(21-5)
Map of Abu
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Map of Abu
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 Figure 1613.5-3
Long-Period Transition Period, T L (sec.), for the Conterminous United Arab
Emirates