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Table 1.1: Reactions for Static and Dynamic Base Shear after the Initial Run

Substitute the values of Static Base Shear (EQx and EQy) and Dynamic Base Shear (SpecX and SpecY) using
the formula below to use as the final scale factor:

SpecX= (Static/Dynamic) x Initial Scale Factor

SpecY= (Static/Dynamic) x Initial Scale Factor

Sharesthe formula above the results for the final scale factor is tabulated below:
Using

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5 Table 1.2: Tabulated Table for Final Scale Factor Calculations

Unlock the model and input the final scale factor in SpecX and SpecY load cases as calculated. Run the model
once more to be used as your final ETABS model to proceed with the design proper.

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To check if we successfully scaled the model, the static base shear should match with the dynamic base shear
as highlighted in the table below.

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