Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures Calculator

✖Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements.ⓘ Seismic Response Coefficient [C_s]			+10% -10%
✖Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear.ⓘ Response Modification Factor [R]			+10% -10%
✖Fundamental Period is the time taken for one complete oscillation (back-and-forth) by the building.ⓘ Fundamental Period [T]			+10% -10%

✖The Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is for acceleration dependent structures.ⓘ Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures [C_v]

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Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2
C_v = (C_s*(R*T^(2/3)))/1.2
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures - The Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is for acceleration dependent structures.
Seismic Response Coefficient - Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements.
Response Modification Factor - Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear.
Fundamental Period - (Measured in Second) - Fundamental Period is the time taken for one complete oscillation (back-and-forth) by the building.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Seismic Response Coefficient: 0.35 --> No Conversion Required
Response Modification Factor: 6 --> No Conversion Required
Fundamental Period: 0.17 Second --> 0.17 Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_v = (C_s*(R*T^(2/3)))/1.2 --> (0.35*(6*0.17^(2/3)))/1.2

Evaluating ... ...

C_v = 0.537036738028488

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.537036738028488 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.537036738028488 ≈ 0.537037 <-- Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Seismic Response Coefficient given Fundamental Period

LaTeX Go Seismic Response Coefficient = 1.2*Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures/(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3))

Total Lateral Force Acting in Direction of each of Principal Axis

LaTeX Go Lateral Force = Seismic Response Coefficient*Total Dead Load

Seismic Response Coefficient given Base Shear

LaTeX Go Seismic Response Coefficient = Lateral Force/Total Dead Load

Total Dead Load given Base Shear

LaTeX Go Total Dead Load = Lateral Force/Seismic Response Coefficient

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures Formula

LaTeX Go

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2
C_v = (C_s*(R*T^(2/3)))/1.2

What is the Response Coefficient?

The response modification coefficient (R) is used to calculate the reduced design seismic forces of a structural system, and the deflection amplification factor (Cd) to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements.

How to Calculate Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures?

Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures calculator uses Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2 to calculate the Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures, The Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for short period structures i.e. structures which are acceleration dependent when we have a prior info of fundamental period. Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is denoted by C_v symbol.

How to calculate Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures, enter Seismic Response Coefficient (C_s), Response Modification Factor (R) & Fundamental Period (T) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.537037 = (0.35*(6*0.17^(2/3)))/1.2.

FAQ

What is Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures?

The Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for short period structures i.e. structures which are acceleration dependent when we have a prior info of fundamental period and is represented as C_v = (C_s*(R*T^(2/3)))/1.2 or Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2. Seismic Response Coefficient calculates reduced design seismic forces of structural system and deflection amplification factor to convert elastic lateral displacements to total lateral displacements, Response Modification Factor is the ratio of base shear that would be developed in the lateral load resisting system to the design base shear & Fundamental Period is the time taken for one complete oscillation (back-and-forth) by the building.

How to calculate Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures?

The Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures is defined as the seismic coefficient for short period structures i.e. structures which are acceleration dependent when we have a prior info of fundamental period is calculated using Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures = (Seismic Response Coefficient*(Response Modification Factor*Fundamental Period^(2/3)))/1.2. To calculate Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures, you need Seismic Response Coefficient (C_s), Response Modification Factor (R) & Fundamental Period (T). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Seismic Response Coefficient, Response Modification Factor & Fundamental Period and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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