Lateral loads

Seismic base shear (ELF) to ASCE 7-22 12.8

The equivalent lateral force procedure: period, seismic response coefficient with its limits, base shear, story forces and overturning.

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What you get

From the inputs to a finished seismic base shear (elf) calculation

The applicable checks, step by step

Every check to ASCE 7-22 12.8 with its equation, the values that go into it, the result and the code section, and the governing case up front. Results update as you type.

A calculation report a reviewer can follow

Inputs, load combinations, every check with its result and reference, and the governing case, in a clear PDF with your title block.

Drawings

Where the calculation has a shape to draw: elevations, sections and the diagrams, on a sheet with your title block, as PDF or DXF.

Your units, your method

US or SI units at any time, LRFD or ASD where the code offers both; the report follows.

Verification

How the seismic base shear (elf) is tested

39worked examples
157values compared
153match
4documented differences, each explained

Against published examples and hand calculations from the code equations, on every change. The method and the sources.

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