Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force Calculator

✖Lateral Seismic Force is the seismic force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth.ⓘ Lateral Seismic Force [F_x]			+10% -10%
✖Lateral Force is live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure.ⓘ Lateral Force [V]			+10% -10%

✖Vertical Distribution Factor is the ratio of lateral seismic force to lateral force.ⓘ Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force [C_ux]

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Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force
C_ux = F_x/V
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Vertical Distribution Factor - Vertical Distribution Factor is the ratio of lateral seismic force to lateral force.
Lateral Seismic Force - (Measured in Newton) - Lateral Seismic Force is the seismic force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth.
Lateral Force - (Measured in Newton) - Lateral Force is live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Lateral Seismic Force: 44000 Newton --> 44000 Newton No Conversion Required
Lateral Force: 8.4 Kilopound-Force --> 37365.0615681401 Newton (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_ux = F_x/V --> 44000/37365.0615681401

Evaluating ... ...

C_ux = 1.17757065433333

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.17757065433333 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.17757065433333 ≈ 1.177571 <-- Vertical Distribution Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force Formula

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Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force
C_ux = F_x/V

What are Lateral Forces?

The force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth is known as lateral forces.

How to Calculate Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force?

Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force calculator uses Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force to calculate the Vertical Distribution Factor, The Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force is defined as the ratio of lateral seismic force to lateral force distributed over the height of the structure as concentrated loads at each floor level. Vertical Distribution Factor is denoted by C_ux symbol.

How to calculate Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force, enter Lateral Seismic Force (F_x) & Lateral Force (V) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.177571 = 44000/37365.0615681401.

FAQ

What is Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force?

The Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force is defined as the ratio of lateral seismic force to lateral force distributed over the height of the structure as concentrated loads at each floor level and is represented as C_ux = F_x/V or Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force. Lateral Seismic Force is the seismic force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth & Lateral Force is live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure.

How to calculate Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force?

The Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force is defined as the ratio of lateral seismic force to lateral force distributed over the height of the structure as concentrated loads at each floor level is calculated using Vertical Distribution Factor = Lateral Seismic Force/Lateral Force. To calculate Vertical Distribution Factor given Lateral Force, you need Lateral Seismic Force (F_x) & Lateral Force (V). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Lateral Seismic Force & Lateral Force 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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