Decisions Optimization Related To The PR

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Generating Seismic Loads using the

Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure
This workbook contains exercises to practice generating seismic loads in STAAD.Pro according to the IBC
Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure.
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Workflow 1: Generating Seismic Loads
Section Description
In this workflow, we will generate seismic loads in the horizontal X and Z directions according to the IBC 2012 Equivalent Lateral Force
Procedure.
Skills Taught
 Generating Seismic Loads without Accidental Eccentricity
 Performing the Analysis and Reviewing the Results
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Review the STAAD.Pro Dataset Model
In this exercise, you will open the STAAD.Pro dataset model that was supplied with this training and review the following model
information that has already been specified:
 Model Geometry: All of the model geometry, including members and nodes, has already been created.
 Member Properties and Specifications: All of the member properties, including the section properties and materials, have been
assigned to each member in the model. All of the applicable member specifications and supports have also been assigned.
 Loading: Gravity loads have been modeled as Reference Loads. The gravity and seismic load cases have already been created.
(The seismic load cases are empty. We will populate the seismic load cases during this training course.)
 Analysis Commands: A PERFORM ANALYSIS command has already been specified at the end of the Input File.
1. Open Seismic_1.std {Seismic_1M.std} in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.

2. In the Workflow Page Control, select the Loading page and review the information that has already been created in the Definitions
and Load Case Details sections.
For this building structure, we will be considering the

following types of loads in the analysis/design:
 Dead Load
 Live Load
 Seismic Load
The Seismic Loads will be acting on the structure from the

positive and negative X direction and the positive and
negative Z direction.
In STAAD.Pro, it is a program requirement that the seismic

load cases MUST be positioned before any other load
cases in the Load & Definition dialog. If a model already
contains other load cases, then seismic load cases can be
created in the STAAD Editor to ensure they are located at
the top of the list.
3. Keep this model open for the next exercise.
Create the Seismic Load Definition
In this exercise, you will learn how to create a seismic load definition which will instruct STAAD.Pro to calculate the seismic loads
according to the IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10. To assist STAAD in calculating the appropriate seismic loads, we will define the following
parameters:
 Include Accidental Load: This parameter prepares STAAD.Pro to calculate and apply torsional loads to account for code-specified
accidental eccentricity.
 Zip Code: STAAD.Pro is able to look up the Latitude and Longitude and determine the Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations
for Short Periods (Ss) and the Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations for 1-Second Period (S1).
 TL: Enter the Long-Period transition period as described in ASCE 7-10, Section 11.4.5.
 Importance Factor: Enter the occupancy importance factor as described in ASCE 7-10, Table 11.5-1.
 Response Modification Factor: Enter the response modification factor for lateral loading in each direction as described in ASCE 7-
10, Table 12.2.1.
 Site Class: The Site Class is specified with a number from 1 through 6, which relates directly to the Site Class definitions A
through F. A value of 3 indicates Site Class C.
 x: Enter the exponent value using in ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7.

The Seismic Definition is used to calculate the approximate fundamental period (ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7) and the Seismic
Response Coefficient (ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8.1.1).
1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

2. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the Seismic Definitions item and then click on the Add... button.
3. In the Create New: Seismic Definitions dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Type: IBC 2012 ASCE 7-10
 Include Accidental Load: (unchecked)
 Zip Code: 92887
 TL: 8 seconds
 Importance Factor: 1.0
 Response Modification Factor X: 3
 Response Modification Factor Z: 3
 Site Class: 3
 x index in X direction: 0.8
 x index in Z direction: 0.8
Click Add. Then, click on the Close button.
4. Keep the Add New: Seismic Definitions dialog open for the next exercise.
Model the Mass on the Structure
In this exercise, you will learn how to define the effective seismic weight of the structure that will be considered to contribute to the
seismic base shear. The following load types are available for this purpose:
 Self Weight
 Joint Weight
 Member Weight
 Reference Loads
 Floor Weights
Note: All masses should be entered as a positive value (or with a consistent sign), because it represents a direction-less magnitude of
dynamically active mass.

2. In the Add New: Seismic Definitions dialog, select the Reference Load item in the left pane.
3. In the Available Load Cases window, hold down the Ctrl key and highlight the following load cases:R1: DEAD LOAD and
R3: STORAGE. Then, click on the Single Right Arrow button to move the reference load cases to the Reference Load Definition
window.
4. In the Reference Load Definition window, modify the factors for each load case as follows:
 Reference Load Case R1: 1.0
Click on the Add button. Then, click Close.
5. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the Save icon.
Apply the Seismic Loads
In this exercise, you will learn how to apply the code seismic loads to the model in the positive X and Z directions.
 Direction and Factor: Establishes the direction of the seismic load and allows a linear multiplier on the load.
 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: If the ACCIDENTAL option is selected in the Seismic Load Definition, the
program calculates the additional torsional moment. When this factor is set to 1.0, the default eccentricity of 5% is used to
determine the moment arm.
 Multiplying Factor for Natural Torsion Moment: Set this option to include the torsion arising due to static eccentricity with is the
difference between the center of mass and the center of rigidity of a rigid floor diaphragm.

2. In the Load & Definition dialog, expand the Load Cases Details group and review the seismic load cases:
3. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X load case. Then, click Add...
4. In the Add New: Load Items dialog, select the Seismic Loads > Factor & Direction item in the left pane. Then, enter the following
parameters:
 Direction: X Direction
 Factor: 1
 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (unchecked)
Click Add, followed by Close.
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 2: SEISMIC LOAD -X load case. Then, click Add...
parameters:
 Factor: -1
7. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 3: SEISMIC LOAD +Z load case. Then, click Add...
parameters:
 Direction: Z Direction
 Factor: 1
9. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 4: SEISMIC LOAD -Z load case. Then, click Add...
parameters:
 Direction: Z Direction
 Factor: -1
Analyze the Structure and Review the Results
In this exercise, you will learn how to analyze the structure.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Analysis and Design tab and then click on the Run Analysis icon.
3. In the STAAD Analysis and Design dialog, select the View Output File radio button and then click Done.
4. In the STAAD Output File, scroll down until you find the results of the first PERFORM ANALYSIS command (for the first seismic
load case):
The IBC Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure seismic loads are calculated as follows:
a. Calculate the Time Period of the Structure: The Time Period Used is the governing time period of the structure, which is chosen
between Ta and T along with the additional guidance provided in Section 12.8.2 of the ASCE 7-10.
 Ta = Approximate Fundamental Period calculated according to ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8-7.
 T = Fundamental Period calculated using the Rayleigh Method.
 Tuser = Period of the Structural that is manually specified in the Seismic Definition.
b. Calculate the Design Base Shear: The design base shear is calculated based on ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-1.
3. In the menu bar, click File > Exit to return to the STAAD.Pro Modeling Mode.
4. In the Workflow Page Control, click on the Loading page.
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X > IBC LOAD X 1.
STAAD.Pro has calculated the following loads that were imposed on the structure:
 Point Forces: The lateral nodal forces have been determined by STAAD.Pro which has distributed the base shear throughout
the structure according to ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8.3.
6. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 3: SEISMIC LOAD +Z > IBC LOAD Z 1.
7. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the View tab and then click on the Label Settings icon.
8. In the Diagrams dialog, modify the following parameter:
 Load Values: (checked)
Then, click OK.
Workflow 2: Generating Seismic Loads with Accidental Eccentricity
Section Description
In this workflow, we will generate seismic loads with accidental eccentricity in the horizontal X and Z directions according to the IBC 2012
Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure.
Skills Taught
 Generating Seismic Loads with Accidental Eccentricity
 Model Loading: The gravity load cases and load items have already been specified using Reference Load Cases. The seismic
load cases have already been created in preparation for incorporating accidental eccentricity.
For this dataset model, we will instruct STAAD.Pro to generate the seismic loads in accordance with the IBC Equivalent Lateral Force
Procedure with accidental eccentricity.
For this building structures, we will be considering the

 Dead Load
 Live Load
 Seismic Load
The Seismic Loads will be acting on the structure from

the positive and negative X and Z directions with
positive and negative accidental eccentricity.
The gravity loads have already been specified as

reference loads and we will use these loads within the
Seismic Definition to define the seismic masses for the
structure.
2. In the Workflow Page Control, select the Loading page to review the gravity loads (within the Definitions and Load Case Details
sections) and to review the seismic load cases (within the Load Case Details section).
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
The seismic load cases have been created to consider the effects of
seismic load in each direction with positive and negative eccentricity.
Create the Seismic Load Definition
In this exercise, you will learn how to create a seismic load definition which will instruct STAAD.Pro to calculate the seismic loads
according to the IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10. To assist STAAD in calculating the appropriate seismic loads, we will define the following
parameters:
 Include Accidental Load: This parameter prepares STAAD.Pro to calculate and apply torsional loads to account for code-specified
accidental eccentricity.
 Zip Code: STAAD.Pro is able to look up the Latitude and Longitude and determine the Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations
for Short Periods (Ss) and the Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations for 1-Second Period (S1).
 TL: Enter the Long-Period transition period as described in ASCE 7-10, Section 11.4.5.
 Importance Factor: Enter the occupancy importance factor as described in ASCE 7-10, Table 11.5-1.
 Response Modification Factor: Enter the response modification factor for lateral loading in each direction as described in ASCE 7-
10, Table 12.2.1.
 Site Class: The Site Class is specified with a number from 1 through 6, which relates directly to the Site Class definitions A
through F. A value of 3 indicates Site Class C.
 x: Enter the exponent value using in ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7.

The Seismic Definition is used to calculate the approximate fundamental period (ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7) and the Seismic
Response Coefficient (ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8.1.1).

2. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the Seismic Definitions item and then click on the Add... button.
3. In the Create New: Seismic Definitions dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Type: IBC 2012 ASCE 7-10
 Include Accidental Load: (checked)
 Zip Code: 92887
 TL: 8 seconds
 Importance Factor: 1.0
 Response Modification Factor X: 3
 Response Modification Factor Z: 3
 Site Class: 3
 x index in X direction: 0.8
 x index in Z direction: 0.8
Click Add. Then, click on the Close button.
4. Keep the Add New: Seismic Definitions dialog open for the next exercise.
Model the Mass on the Structure
In this exercise, you will learn how to define the effective seismic weight of the structure that will be considered to contribute to the
seismic base shear. The following load types are available for this purpose:
 Self Weight
 Joint Weight
 Member Weight
 Reference Loads
 Floor Weights
Note: All masses should be entered as a positive value (or with a consistent sign), because it represents a direction-less magnitude of
dynamically active mass.

2. In the Add New: Seismic Definitions dialog, select the Reference Load item in the left pane.
3. In the Available Load Cases window, hold down the Ctrl key and highlight the following load cases:R1: DEAD LOAD and
R3: STORAGE. Then, click on the Single Right Arrow button to move the reference load cases to the Reference Load Definition
window.
4. In the Reference Load Definition window, modify the factors for each load case as follows:
Click on the Add button. Then, click Close.
Apply the Seismic Loads
In this exercise, you will learn how to apply the code seismic loads to the model in the positive X and Z directions.
 Direction and Factor: Establishes the direction of the seismic load and allows a linear multiplier on the load.
 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: If the ACCIDENTAL option is selected in the Seismic Load Definition, the
program calculates the additional torsional moment. When this factor is set to 1.0, the default eccentricity of 5% is used to
determine the moment arm.
 Multiplying Factor for Natural Torsion Moment: Set this option to include the torsion arising due to static eccentricity with is the
difference between the center of mass and the center of rigidity of a rigid floor diaphragm.

2. In the Load & Definition dialog, expand the Load Cases Details group and review the seismic load cases:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
The seismic load cases have been created to consider the effects of
seismic load in each direction with positive and negative eccentricity.
3. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E load case. Then, click Add...
parameters:
 Factor: 1
 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (checked)
 Factor: 1
Some additional notes pertaining to the Accidental Torsion Moment:
 Building Dimension: STAAD.Pro determines the dimension of the structure, measured

perpendicular to the selected seismic load, not each set of nodes with a common Y coordinate.
 Eccentricity: By default, the eccentricity is then calculated as 5% of that dimension and a

corresponding torsional moment is calculated and applied to each node. (When the factor is
set to 1.0, the default eccentricity of 5% is used to determine the moment arm.)
 Torsional Moment: The magnitude of each torsional moment is calculated as the product of the
moment arm multiplied by the seismic load tributary to each node.
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E load case. Then, click Add...
parameters:
 Factor: 1
 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (checked)
 Factor: -1
7. Repeat this process to assign the seismic load item to each of the 1000-series seismic load cases:
Load Case Direction Factor Multiplying Factor for Accidental Factor

Torsion Moment
1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E X Direction 1.0 (checked) 1
2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E X Direction 1.0 (checked) -1
3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E X Direction -1.0 (checked) 1
4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E X Direction -1.0 (checked) -1
5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E Z Direction 1.0 (checked) 1
6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E Z Direction 1.0 (checked) -1
7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E Z Direction -1.0 (checked) 1
8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E Z Direction -1.0 (checked) -1

load case):
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +Z.
STAAD.Pro has calculated the following loads that were imposed on the structure:
 Point Forces: The lateral nodal forces have been determined by STAAD.Pro which has distributed the base shear throughout
the structure according to ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8.3.
 Point Moments: STAAD.Pro calculated the additional torsional moments that result from the ACCIDENTAL option that was
selected in the Seismic Load Definition (ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8.4.2). The lever arm for calculating the torsional moment is
obtained as 5% of the building dimension at each floor level perpendicular to the direction of the IBC load. At each joint where
a weight is located, the lateral seismic force acting at the joint is multiplied by this lever arm to obtain the torsional moment at
that joint.
6. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 3: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E.
Workflow 3: Generate Seismic Loads with Orthogonal Effects
Section Description
In this workflow, we will show you how you can use the generated seismic loads in repeat load cases to incorporate the orthogonal effects, as
needed/required.
Skills Taught
 Incorporating the Orthogonal Effects into Repeat Load Cases
 Specifying the Appropriate Analysis Commands
 Model Loading: The gravity load cases and load items have already been specified using Reference Load Cases. The seismic
load cases and load items have already been created. Additional seismic load cases have been created in preparation for
incorporating orthogonal effects.
For this building structures, we will be considering the

 Dead Load
 Live Load
 Seismic Load
The first 8 primary load cases represent the seismic

load acting on the structure in the positive and negative
X and Z directions with the effects of positive and
negative eccentricity.
We will use the first 8 primary load cases to define the

orthogonal effects of seismic load acting on the
structure.
2. In the Workflow Page Control, select the Loading page to review the gravity loads (within the Definitions and Load Case Details
sections) and to review the seismic load cases (within the Load Case Details section).
The 100-series seismic load cases have been created to consider to orthogonal effects that may be required by some building codes:
30% 30% 30% 30%

100% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100%
30% 30% 30% 30%

103 104 107 108
101 102 105 106
30% 30% 30% 30%

100% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100%
30% 30% 30% 30%

111 112 115 116
109 110 113 114
30% 30% 30% 30%

30% 30% 30% 30%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

30% 30% 30% 30%
30% 30% 30% 30%
125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
Incorporate the Orthogonal Effects
In this exercise, you will learn how to incorporate the orthogonal seismic load effects as necessary to meet the intent of reference
standards like ASCE-7. These permutations of the primary seismic loads will be created using the following load item:
 Repeat Load Item: A repeat load is a primary load case that can be used to combine other primary load cases.

2. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 101: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 +Z +E load case. Then, click Add...
3. In the Add New: Load Items dialog, select the Repeat Load > Repeat Load item in the left pane. Then, hold down the Ctrl key and
select the following load cases:
 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E
 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E
Then, click on the single right arrow button to move the selected load cases to the Repeat Load Definition table.
4. In the Add New: Load Items dialog, modify the factors for each load case in the Repeat Load Definition table:
Load Cases Factor

Load Case 1 1.0
Load Case 5 0.3
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 102: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 +Z -E load case. Then, click Add...
6. In the Add New: Load Items dialog, select the Repeat Load > Repeat Load item in the left pane. Then, hold down the Ctrl key and
select the following load cases:
 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E
 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E
Then, click on the single right arrow button to move the selected load cases to the Repeat Load Definition table.
7. In the Add New: Load Items dialog, modify the factors for each load case in the Repeat Load Definition table:
Load Cases Factor

Load Case 1 1.0
Load Case 6 0.3
8. Repeat this process to populate the repeat load items to each of the 2000-series seismic load cases:
Load Case Primary Direction Load Orthogonal Direction Load

Load/Eccentricity Factor Load/Eccentricity Factor
101: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 +Z +E 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 1.0 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 0.3
102: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 +Z -E 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 1.0 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 0.3
103: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 -Z +E 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 1.0 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 0.3
104: SEISMIC +X +E_0.3 -Z -E 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 1.0 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 0.3
105: SEISMIC +X -E_0.3 +Z +E 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 1.0 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 0.3
106: SEISMIC +X -E_0.3 +Z -E 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 1.0 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 0.3
107: SEISMIC +X -E_0.3 -Z +E 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 1.0 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 0.3
108: SEISMIC +X -E_0.3 -Z -E 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 1.0 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 0.3
109: SEISMIC -X +E_0.3 +Z +E 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 1.0 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 0.3
110: SEISMIC -X +E_0.3 +Z -E 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 1.0 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 0.3
111: SEISMIC -X +E_0.3 -Z +E 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 1.0 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 0.3
112: SEISMIC -X +E_0.3 -Z -E 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 1.0 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 0.3
113: SEISMIC -X -E_0.3 +Z +E 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 1.0 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 0.3
114: SEISMIC -X -E_0.3 +Z -E 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 1.0 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 0.3
115: SEISMIC -X -E_0.3 -Z +E 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 1.0 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 0.3
116: SEISMIC -X -E_0.3 -Z -E 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 1.0 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 0.3
117: SEISMIC +Z +E_0.3 +X +E 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 1.0 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 0.3
Load Case Primary Direction Load Orthogonal Direction Load
Load/Eccentricity Factor Load/Eccentricity Factor
118: SEISMIC +Z +E_0.3 +X -E 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 1.0 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 0.3
119: SEISMIC +Z +E_0.3 -X +E 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 1.0 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 0.3
120: SEISMIC +Z +E_0.3 -X -E 5: SEISMIC LOAD +Z +E 1.0 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 0.3
121: SEISMIC +Z -E_0.3 +X +E 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 1.0 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 0.3
122: SEISMIC +Z -E_0.3 +X -E 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 1.0 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 0.3
123: SEISMIC +Z -E_0.3 -X +E 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 1.0 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 0.3
124: SEISMIC +Z -E_0.3 -X -E 6: SEISMIC LOAD +Z -E 1.0 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 0.3
125: SEISMIC -Z +E_0.3 +X +E 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 1.0 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 0.3
126: SEISMIC -Z +E_0.3 +X -E 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 1.0 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 0.3
127: SEISMIC -Z +E_0.3 -X +E 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 1.0 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 0.3
128: SEISMIC -Z +E_0.3 -X -E 7: SEISMIC LOAD -Z +E 1.0 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 0.3
129: SEISMIC -Z -E_0.3 +X +E 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 1.0 1: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E 0.3
130: SEISMIC -Z -E_0.3 +X -E 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 1.0 2: SEISMIC LOAD +X -E 0.3
131: SEISMIC -Z -E_0.3 -X +E 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 1.0 3: SEISMIC LOAD -X +E 0.3
132: SEISMIC -Z -E_0.3 -X -E 8: SEISMIC LOAD -Z -E 1.0 4: SEISMIC LOAD -X -E 0.3
Specify the Analysis Commands
Since the seismic load cases are referenced in the repeat load cases, it is necessary to issue the following commands after each
individual IBC seismic load case:
 PERFORM ANALYSIS: This command will instruct STAAD.Pro to analyze the structure for each of the seismic load cases
individually.
 CHANGE: This command will instruct STAAD.Pro to reset the stiffness matrix to its original form after each of the seismic load
cases is analyzed.
 SET NL: This command is used to specify the maximum number of primary load cases for processing and it is used in a multiple
analysis run if you add more primary load cases after one analysis has been preformed.

2. In the Workflow Page Control, select the Analysis and Design page.
3. in the Analysis dialog, highlight LOAD 2 LOADTYPE Seismic TITLE SEISMIC LOAD +X -E folder. Then, click on the Define
Commands... button.
4. In the Analysis/Print Commands dialog, select the Perform Analysis tab and enter the following parameters:
 Print Option: No Print
 After Current: (checked)
Then, click Add.
5. In the Analysis/Print Commands dialog, select the Change tab and click Add. Then, click on the Close button.
6. Repeat this process to add the PERFORM ANALYSIS and CHANGE command after each seismic load case.
In the Load & Definition dialog, notice the following: Since a PERFORM ANALYSIS and CHANGE command is issued after each IBC
seismic load case and the load cases are used in REPEAT load cases, the SET NL command is required to allow STAAD.Pro to set aside
additional memory space for information to be added later.
7. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Analysis and Design tab and then click on the Miscellaneous Commands > Set NL icon.
8. In the Set NL dialog, enter the following information:
 Maximum Number of Loads: 50
Then, click OK.

load case):
5. In the Load & Definition dialog, highlight the 101: SEISMIC LOAD +X +E_03+Z+E.
Notice that seismic load is

applied to the structure in both
the X and Z directions
simultaneously.

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 Performing the Analysis and Reviewing the Results

1. Open Seismic_1.std {Seismic_1M.std} in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.

For this building structure, we will be considering the

The Seismic Loads will be acting on the structure from the

In STAAD.Pro, it is a program requirement that the seismic

3. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

 x: Enter the exponent value using in ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Include Accidental Load: (unchecked)

 Zip Code: 92887

 Importance Factor: 1.0

 Response Modification Factor X: 3

 Response Modification Factor Z: 3

 x index in X direction: 0.8

 x index in Z direction: 0.8

Click Add. Then, click on the Close button.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Reference Load Case R3: 0.25

Click on the Add button. Then, click Close.

5. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the Save icon.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (unchecked)

Click Add, followed by Close.

 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (unchecked)

Click Add, followed by Close.

 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (unchecked)

Click Add, followed by Close.

 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (unchecked)

Click Add, followed by Close.

11. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the Save icon.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Ta = Approximate Fundamental Period calculated according to ASCE 7-10, Section 12.8-7.

 T = Fundamental Period calculated using the Rayleigh Method.

Then, click OK.

9. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the Save icon.

 Performing the Analysis and Reviewing the Results

1. Open Seismic_2.std {Seismic_2M.std} in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.

For this building structures, we will be considering the

The Seismic Loads will be acting on the structure from

The gravity loads have already been specified as

3. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

 x: Enter the exponent value using in ASCE 7-10, Equation 12.8-7.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Include Accidental Load: (checked)

 Zip Code: 92887

 Importance Factor: 1.0

 Response Modification Factor X: 3

 Response Modification Factor Z: 3

 x index in X direction: 0.8

 x index in Z direction: 0.8

Click Add. Then, click on the Close button.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Reference Load Case R3: 0.25

Click on the Add button. Then, click Close.

5. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the Save icon.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Multiplying Factor for Accidental Torsion Moment: (checked)

Click Add, followed by Close.

Some additional notes pertaining to the Accidental Torsion Moment:

 Building Dimension: STAAD.Pro determines the dimension of the structure, measured