Architecture & Structural Engineering

Effective Seismic Weight Definition per ASCE 7-16 with ideCAD

How does ideCAD define the effective seismic weight according to ASCE 7-16?


  • The mass model is created automatically in accordance with ASCE 12.7.1.

  • Effective Seismic Weight is generated from LLF tab at Story Settings.

  • The user defines Live Load Reduction factor. Arrangements can be made in the story settings LLR section.


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Live load reduction factor can be determined for each story from story settings in accordance with ASCE 7.16.

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