Seismic weight calculation error

[mgaafar]

Hi,

    attached a multi-story building. I noticed that the self-weight used in the seismic calculation is different to what the load case of self-weight and I don't know why.

Self-weight Case Total vertical load         = 95,549 kN

Effective Seismic Weight = 8,244,740 kG = 82,447 kN

Any thought why this is happening?

[mgaafar]

Hi,

    attached a multi-story building. I noticed that the self-weight used in the seismic calculation is different to what the load case of self-weight and I don't know why.

Self-weight Case Total vertical load         = 95,549 kN

Effective Seismic Weight = 8,244,740 kG = 82,447 kN

Any thought why this is happening?

[Artur.Kosakowski · Accepted solution]

Hi @mgaafar

The weight of curtain walls is disregarded in the equivalent lateral force method. You can either convert them to meshed panels or define self weight for curtain wall (cladding) panels in a separate load case and convert it to masses.

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[mgaafar]

May I Suggest that a warning message that show up stating that the cladding weight is not accounted for when calculating the effective seismic weight so users are aware of this.

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @mgaafar

I'd rather have it included. I have already asked the development team if this could be done.

[mgaafar]

Artur, I agree as well that it should be included in the Selfweight same as all other elements, but if not then at least a warning message should be introduced to warn the user.

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @mgaafar

At this stage we have to wait for the development team decision on this matter. I'll update this topic when I have any new information.