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
By default the action code for seismic loading is already set to
match the head code that is being worked to, but you can choose to generate seismic
loads to a different action code if required.
Warning:
If you change the action code for seismic loading so that it does not match relevant head 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 head 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 head 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 head codes that feature specific seismic member design checks for members of Seismic Force Resisting Systems - such as the USA head 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.
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On the Home tab, click
Model Settings.
The Settings dialog box opens.
Create seismic loads in the seismic wizard
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On the Load tab, click
The Seismic Wizard opens.
Note: The parameters in the Seismic Wizard vary according to the loading code that you have selected in Model Settings.
Display the horizontal design spectrum
After running the Seismic Wizard, you can view the horizontal design spectrum.
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On the
Load tab, click
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- If necessary, in the Properties window, you can switch Direction between Dir 1 and Dir 2.
Delete seismic loads
On the
Load tab, click
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Tekla Structural Designer deletes all the previously defined seismic loads in your model.