Category: Seismic Design

UBC 1997 Seismic Design Example

UBC 1997 seismic design example includes the calculation of the base shear and its distribution over a three-story building. Further, relevant areas to the design are also discussed in this article. UBC 1997 seismic...

UBC 1997 Seismic Design

UBC 1997 seismic desing procedure is not a complicated process and it can be adapted to the design very easily though it is believed that those calculations are complicated. Before studying the UBC 1997...

Seismic Earth Pressure Coefficient

Seismic Analysis and Design of Retaining Walls Incorporation of the effects of earthquakes is a vital aspect in present designs due to the prevailing conditions in the world. Therefore knowing the facts adequately will...

Water Pressure Due to Earthquake

WATER LOAD DUE TO AN EARTHQUAKE – An OverviewHydrodynamic force due to the water above the ground level on the water retaining structures is discussed as per the guidelines are given in the EM...