Apply seismic loading
The seismic wizard is used to define all the parameters required to set up the seismic loadcases and combinations, as outlined below.
Select the seismic loading code
If you change the action code for seismic loading so that it does not match relevant regional code, you as the user need to be absolutely dear as to the implications of making this change - loading codes and design codes are developed with balanced hidden and exposed safety factors. You must fully understand the implications of running a mismatched loading and design code if you make this change.
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Generated seismic loads are based on the selected Seismic Loading Action Code.
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Generated seismic load combinations are based on the Combinations action code (which is determined by the model head code).
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Thus no seismic combinations will be created by the Combination Generator for regional codes the action code of which does not consider seismic loading, such as British Standards. In such cases the engineer must manually create seismic combinations.
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Seismic Drift checks are based on the selected Seismic Loading action code (NOT the Model regional code).
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Conventional static design of members (to the selected Resistance codes) will be performed for the results of the seismic combinations.
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However, for regional codes that feature specific seismic member design checks for members of Seismic Force Resisting Systems - such as the USA regional code and seismic checks to AISC 341 and the seismic provisions of ACI 318 - these checks will NOT be performed in the case of mismatched seismic loading and head code.
Create seismic loads in the seismic wizard
Display the horizontal design spectrum
After running the Seismic Wizard, you can view the horizontal design spectrum.
- On the Load tab, click .
- If necessary, in the Properties window, you can switch Direction between Dir 1 and Dir 2.
Delete seismic loads
Tekla Structural Designer deletes all the previously defined seismic loads in your model.