Code Provisions For Seismic Forces PDF
Code Provisions For Seismic Forces PDF
(208-8)
where
where
208.4.4.1 SEISMIC ZONE COEFFICIENT Z:
The Philippine archipelago is divided into two seismic zones only. Zone 2 covers the
provinces of Palawan (except Busuanga) Sulu and Tawi-Tawi while the rest of the country is
under Zone 4 as shown in Figure 208-1 pp2-189. Each structure shall be assigned a seismic
zone factor Z in accordance with Table 208-3 pp2-188.
208.5.2.2 STRUCTURE PERIOD T
Note : hn in meters
2. METHOD B
R serves the same function as the Rw coefficient and K in the older version of the code.
W is the total dead load plus 25% of floor live load in storage and warehouse occupancies
208.5.2.3 VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF LATERAL FORCES, Fx
where
(208-15)
(208-16)
if
(208-17)
and
208.5.1.3/1.4 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION OF SHEARS and HORIZONTAL TORSIONAL MOMENTS
c) Torsional Moments occur if the center of mass is not coincident with the center of rigidity.
d) 208.5.1.5 OVERTURNING Every structure shall be designed to resist overturning effects caused by
earthquake forces specified in section 208.5.2.3. Overturning effects on every elements shall be carried
down to the foundation.
LIMITATIONS