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This calculator allows the user to evaluate the impact of an earthquake on a structure, by generating the Elastic Response Spectrum, Design Spectrum and the resulting base shear (seismic force).
This calculation has been written in accordance with EN 1998-1 2004 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance - Part 1: General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings. This code is typically referred to as "EC8".

Calculation

List of parameters used in this calculator

Technical notes

Inputs

General



Spectrum Type
:Type 1



Ground Type
:A



Importance Class
:2



agR
:0.25g


Elastic Spectrum



ξ
:500%


Design Spectrum



q
:3


Base Shear



T1
:0.16sec



m
:2000t



Number of storeys of the building
:3


Output

Base Shear



Fb
:4087.49999999999kN


Horizontal Seismic Response Spectra




Explanation

Why are structures affected by earthquakes?

How do we quantify the affect of an earthquake on a structure?

What is a response spectrum?

EC8 Parameters and Equations

Below are the equations as provided in EC8, that are used in this calculator.

Horizontal Elastic Response Spectrum

Horizontal Design Spectrum

Seismic Base Shear Force

Importance Factor

Behaviour Factor



Acknowledgements

This calculation was built in collaboration with Hakan Keskin Learn more.

Related Resources

  1. Design Guide: Steel Bracing Systems
  2. Eurocode calculators