EARTHQUAKE LOAD

Earthquake forces may act laterally, vertically or torsionally on a structure in any

direction. The earthquake loads were in accordance to Section 208 and special seismic load
combinations of Section 203.5 of NSCP 2015, accordingly.

Seismic Load Computations based on NSCP 2015 accordingly.

Seismic Factors Description Reference Value

Z Zone 4 Table 208-3 0.40
I Seismic Importance Factor for Table 208-1 1.00
Standard Occupancy Structures
R Moment-resisting Frame System Table 208-11A 3.5
(Ordinary reinforced concrete
moment frames)
Na Seismic Source Type B: 1.0
Greater than 10 km
Nv Seismic Source Type: 1.0
Greater than 15 km
Ca = 0.44Na Stiff Soil Profile (SD), Table 208-7 0.44
with Z = 0.4
Cv = 0.64Nv Stiff Soil Profile (SD), Table 208-8 0.64
with Z = 0.4
Ct Reinforced Concrete Moment- Section 208.5.2.2 0.0731
Resisting Frames and
eccentrically braced frames
Height of the Building 9m