ASCE 7-05 EARTHQUAKE LOADS AND CRITERIA

Description of Software Tool:

This software tool determines the Earthquake loads and criteria for Building Structures per ASCE 7-05 Chapters 11 (Seismic Design Criteria) and 12 (Seismic Design Requirements for Building Structures).

This Software Tool consists of the following Design Worksheets included within:

• Seismic Design Category, SDC;

• Seismic Force Distribution;

• Horizontal Irregularity Checks;

• Vertical Irregularity Checks;

• Analytical Procedure Permitted;

• Allowable Story Drifts;

• P-Delta Effects;

• Building Parapets;

Users Guide to Software Tool - Page 1 (Brief Description)