The fundamental Period of Building frames using finite element

method-ICJ, Nov,1988. By V.K.Manicka Selvam, S.Palaniraj nd

B.Shaji. In the above article the following formulae is given.

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Analysis of
Structures by V.K.Manicka Selvam. Dhanpat Rai & sons
Publication.
In the above book many formale for the fundamental period for a
frame – Radhakrishnan and Subramanian formula, Dunkerley
Equation, Wilbur- Dunkerley formulae, Smith- Dunkerley method
-I and method –II, Benjamin – Dunkerley equation etc with
explanations are given.

T.Rangarajan. Structural Engineer.(Coimbatore)

thirumalaichettiar@yahoo.com