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Standardized Lateral Loading

The table 'Normalized Lateral Loads' lists the related horizontal forces and moments that exist at the mass points of the model. With an initial load factor of 1.0, the table values correspond to the load on the system in the first load stage of the pushover calculation.

The normalized forces and moments are determined according to EN 1998-1 [1 ] Eq. (B.1).

The displacements are normalized by setting Φn to 1. "n" denotes the number of the control node, which is usually located in the roof level.


References
  1. EN 1998‑1. (2013). Eurocode 8: Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance – Part 1: General Rules, Seismic Actions and Rules for Buildings, EN 1998‑1:2004/A1:2013.
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