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Amplification of Accidental Torsion in Etabs PDF
Amplification of Accidental Torsion in Etabs PDF
ASCE-7-05 (E q 12.8-14)
In other words if torsional irregularity exists and Ax is greater than 1.0 at any level (or
levels), a second torsional Analysis must be performed using the new accidental
eccentricities.
From Etabs when assigning (Qx with eccentric ratio 5%) to a structure.
For every story from the previous paragraph do the following to get
A x:
1-divide the ratio by 1.2 then square the answer
Note:
Ratio obtained by Etabs = (∂max / ∂average) however if we checked story no 4 for our
case Ratio = 0.0026/0.0021 is not equal to 1.272 this is due to that values given
in summary report for ∂max & ∂average are approximate if you want to check the
exact values refer to the model and it will lead to the value obtained in summary
report (1.272)
In other words values given for ratio in summary report are exact and can
depend on for Ax calculations.
Ax > 1
Say L = 15 m
Go to define > static load case > Qx > show lateral load
Run the model again then you will have all eccentricity corrected.
However, it is not required to find the resulting new Ax values and repeat the process a second or
third time
(Until the Ax Converges to a constant or reaches the limit of 3.0).
The results of the first analysis with the use of Ax are sufficient for design purposes.