EXAMPLE 6. BUILDING VALUATION & REDESIGN STUDY

EXAMPLE 6: "STUDY FOR THE VALUATION AND REDESIGN OF A BUILDING ACCORDING TO THE CANC. 62 In the above dialogue box of the parameters of the inelastic analysis, the definition of the parameters in the two boxes enclosed by the two rectangles is the same as in the corresponding Eurocode scenario. OBSERVATION: It is important that according to CAN.EPE the response range should be Elastic . • In the " XZ Levels " section You define from which level to which level the horizontal seismic load will be applied It is suggested that the upper level be defined as the last full level (not staircase ends). This level will include the control node, which will be either the bulkhead node or another node on the outer perimeter of the building. The option "Check for plasticization below the reference level" when checked takes into account as possible locations of plastic joints also elements below the reference level. In the section " Seismic Combinations " - You define the combinations for which inelastic analyses will be performed. Each combination means that a seismic force will be applied in the specific direction (x or z) with a factor of 1 and a seismic force in the transverse direction with a factor which you specify in the 'Transverse loading factor' field. The default value is 0.3. - You also specify the type of distribution of the seismic force along the height of the building (triangular or rectangular). The EIA requires both seismic distributions. EPE 5.7.3.3.3 Distribution of seismic loads by height