SEISMIC MODIFICATION FACTOR

(As per UBC 1997)

Pipe supports are supported over concrete platform, hence, is considered as non-building structure.
Thus, calculation of seismic force modification factor according to UBC-97 is presented below:
Total Design Lateral Seismic Force:
Fp = (ap * Ca * Ip / Rp) * (1 + 3 hx/hr) W p
ap =

1.0

In-structure component amplification factor (Table 16-O, item 2.B(2))

Seismic coefficient for Seismic Zone 1, Z=0.075 & Soil Profile between S D & SE

Ca =

0.16

Ip =

1.0

(interpolated value of UBC-Table 16-Q and as per Table 21 of the below reference)
Importance factor (Table 16-K)

Rp =

3.0

Component response modification factor (Table 16-O, item 2.B(2))

ELFGL =

100.0

Elevation - Finished Ground Level

ELTOS =

108.3

Elevation - Top of Steel of Pipe Support

hx =

8.3

Element or component attachment elevation with respect to grade (hx = ELTOS - ELFGL)

hr =

8.3

Structure roof elevation with respect to grade (h r = hx)

Fp =

0.21

m
Wp

where; W p : Weight of the component/element

In STAAD seismic load factor has been modified to apply F p of 0.21Wp.

STAAD calculated base shear as:
FSTAAD =
Seismic Modification Factor =
Seismic Modification Factor =

0.1 Wp
0.21/0.1
2.13