Chapter 5 - Seismic Analysis of Buildings Flashcards
1
Q
what is two stage analysis?
A
when an upper portion of a building is flexible and the lower portion is rigid. you can analyze both sections as separate structures if they meet all of the exceptions
2
Q
what does it mean when a building has a high R value?
A
the structure is very ductile and higher redundancy
3
Q
what are the units for the effective seismic weight?
A
kips or pounds
