EXAMPLE 2. FORMAL STUDY METAL CONSTRUCTION

EXAMPLE 2: 'DESIGN OF A METAL STRUCTURE' 38 First of all, you select to update the parameters of the active script and delete the data of the previous execution process. Then, select to set the parameters of the specific study. Depending on the scenario you select, the configuration dialog box varies. In this example, having chosen the Eurocode 8 scenario, the dialog box will have the following format: In this dialog box, enter the necessary information about the seismic area, the terrain and importance of the building, as well the earthquake application factors and levels. Select the seismic zone, after first checking the file that appears by clicking on "Seismic Areas" for the number of the zone corresponding to the municipality where your study belongs. Select the number from the "Zone" list and the factor "a" is automatically filled in.