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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Analysis method Equivalent Static Force
For further guidance on the stiffness factors to be used, please refer to UBC97 1910.11.1. In terms of design, if you were designing to the American codes, then you would use the adjustment factors suggested by the design code (which would be the same/similar). For design to the British Standards, then if you believe that the adjustments make a reasonable allowance for the creep/cracking in each member type, then there is no reason not to use them. However, the simpler guidance is to use the same adjustment factor (typically 1.0) in all member types.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Adjust the Live Load Participation Factor
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Determine the Fundamental Periods
Once the analysis is complete, you can get the fundamental periods from the Eigenvalue Results Report. This is viewed by going to the Reports tab of the Building Analysis form, as shown below, but is only available once the Building Analysis has been completed with the Eigenvalue Analysis option turned on.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Determine the Fundamental Periods
The mode shapes and periods can also be obtained and viewed graphically in the Model and Analysis Results Display. This is available from Post-Analysis tab of the Building Analysis form.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Calculate the vertical distribution of seismic force
The floor masses are also required, and can also be obtained from Orion by going to Run > Building Analysis > Pre-Analysis > Storey Loads and Parameters.
If youre using the Tedds Seismic Forces (UBC) calculation to calculate the vertical distribution of seismic force in each direction, then you must ensure you have the US regional library, with the latest updates applied. You should also refer to the Notes for the calculation for guidance on using it.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Create seismic load cases
In the Load Cases window, you can then select the bottom load case in the list and click the Add Below button. This will create a duplicate of the bottom load case in the list. You can then select this new duplicate and click the Edit button. This will allow you to edit the load case. You can define a Load Case Label and give it a Load Case Description to help describe the load case in question. The key settings are to make sure that the load case is defined as a Lateral Load and to make it a User Defined Lateral Load. Note: You must NOT set these load cases to be either Equivalent Static Earthquake Loading or Earthquake Spectrum Loading cases. These will not work correctly as they rely on being able to select a seismic design code, which is not appropriate here as BS8110 is being used. For the Loading Direction settings, Primary should be selected for the X direction load cases, and Secondary should be selected for the Y direction load cases.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Create seismic load cases
The seismic loads to be applied will need to be applied in the X and Y directions with both positive and negative eccentricities to the Centre of Gravity. Therefore, you will likely need to create 4 load cases to suit this.
This process should be repeated to create all of the required load cases.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Create seismic load combinations
Once the load cases have been created, click OK to the Load Cases window to return to the Load Combination Editor window.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Apply the seismic lateral loads in Orion
Important Note: The above list of combinations is not exhaustive. You will need to use your engineering judgement to decide which combinations need to be considered and whether its acceptable to use the UBC97 factors or a mix of both UBC97 and BS8110 factors. Potentially, there may also be some local municipality guidance on this topic that you should also refer to.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Apply the seismic lateral loads in Orion
When applying a lateral load to a model using the Storey Loads and Parameters window, a similar principle should be followed as with applying Wind Loads. This is discussed in the Standard Training Manual. When applying an X direction load, you need to specify a Force-x value and a Y coordinate. You do not need to specify a Y coordinate, as the load is acting along a line, so it just needs a Y coordinate to know where to apply it on the floors elevation. When applying a Y direction load, you need to specify a Force-y value and an X coordinate. As the loads in this window can only be applied in the global X and Y directions, if you need to apply a lateral load at an angle, you would need to calculate the X and Y components of the force, and also calculate both the X and Y coordinates. After the lateral forces have been applied to the model, run the Building Analysis again. You can graphically view the results for the applied seismic forces using the Model and Analysis Results Display on the Post-Analysis tab of the Building Analysis form.
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Applying UBC97 Seismic Loads to an Orion model Apply the seismic lateral loads in Orion
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