Graphical User Interface Window:

Command Line Example:

DEFINE IS1893 2016 LOAD
ZONE 0.36 RF 5 I 1 SS 3 ST 1 DM 0.05
SELFWEIGHT 1
MEMBER WEIGHT
44 46 48 50 99 TO 102 UNI 12
FLOOR WEIGHT
YRANGE 0 9 FLOAD 0 XRANGE 0 3 ZRANGE 0 3
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TR.31.2.10 IS:1893 (Part 1) 2016 Codes - Lateral Seismic Load

This feature enables one to generate seismic loads per the IS:1893 specifications using a static equivalent
approach per Part 1 (2016) for building structures.

The seismic load generator can be used to generate lateral loads in the X and Z directions only. Y is the
direction of gravity loads. This facility has not been developed for cases where the Z axis is set to be the
vertical direction (See the SET Z UP command in TR.5 Set Command Specification).

General Format
DEFINE IS1893 2016 ( ACCIDENTAL ) LOAD
1893-2016-spec
wall-definitions

Refer to Wall Area Definitions for information on defining walls.

weight-data

Refer to Common Weight Data for information on how to specify structure weight for seismic loads.

where

1893-2016-spec = ZONE f1 RF f2 I f3 { SS f4 | SA f11 } (ST f5)

( { DM f6 | DF f12 } ) (PX f7) (PZ f8) ( { DT f9 | GL f10 } ) (HT
f13) (DX f14) (DZ f15)

Paramete Description
r

ZONE f1 Seismic zone factor. Refer to Table 3 (Clause 6.4.2) of IS:1893 (Part 1)-2016.

RF f2 Response reduction factor. Refer Table 9 (Clause 7.2.6) of IS: 1893 (Part 1) -
2016.

I f3 Importance factor depending upon the functional use of the structures,

characterized by hazardous consequences of its failure, post-earthquake
functional needs, historical value, or economic importance. Refer Table 8
(Clause 7.2.3) of IS:1893 (Part 1)-2016.

SS f4 Rock or soil sites factor. Depending on type of soil, average response

acceleration coefficient S /g is calculated corresponding to 5% damping. Refer
a

to Table 4 (Clause 6.4.2.1) of IS:1893 (Part 1) -2016.

 1 = hard soil
 2 = medium soil
 3 = soft soil

Note: Use either SS orSA to specify site conditions. If both parameters are
specified, SS is ignored.
Paramete Description
r
ST f5 Structure type of the seismic-resisting system. The program will calculate
natural period as per Clause 7.6.2 of IS:1893(Part 1)-2016.

 1 = RC moment-resisting frame building

 2 = RC-Steel composite moment-resisting frame building
 3 = Steel moment-resisting frame building
 4 = Building with RC structural walls*
 5 = All other buildings

Note: *ST 4 requires that wall data be entered in order to determine the natural
period.

DM f6 Damping ratio to obtain multiplying factor for calculating S /g for different

a

damping. If no damping is specified 5% damping (default value 0.05) will be

considered corresponding to which multiplying factor is 1.0. Refer to Clause
7.2.4 of IS:1893(Part 1)-2016.
Note: Use either DM orDF to specify damping. If both parameters are
specified, DM is ignored.

This should be a value between 0 (zero) and 1.0, inclusive. For example, 7%
damping should be specified as 0.07.
PX f7 Optional period of structure (in sec) in X direction. If this is defined this value
will be used to calculate S /g for generation of seismic load along X direction.
a

PZ f8 Optional period of structure (in sec) in Z direction. If this is defined this value
will be used to calculate Sa/g for generation of seismic load along Z direction.
DT f9 Depth of foundation below ground level. It should be defined in current units.
If the depth of foundation is 30 m or more, the value of A is taken as half the
h

value obtained. If the foundation is placed between the ground level and 30 m
depth, this value is linearly interpolated between A and 0.5A . Refer to Clause
h h

6.4.5 of IS:1893(Part 1)-2016.

Note: Use either DT or GL to specify foundation depth. If both parameters are
specified, DT is ignored. See Node d below.

GL f10 Y coordinate of ground level (or global Z coordinate for SET Z UP). A
reduced lateral force is applied to levels below this height, per Clause 6.4.5.
Note: Use either DT or GL to specify foundation depth. If both parameters are
specified, DT is ignored. See Node d below.

SA f11 Average response spectral acceleration coefficient corresponding to site

specific spectra. Refer to Clause 6.4.7 of IS:1893(Part 1)-2016.
DF f12 Multiplying factor for calculating S /g.
a

HT f13 Height of the building. Refer Clause 7.6.2 (a) and Fig. 5 of IS 1893 2016
DX f14 Base dimension of the building in X direction at the plinth level. Refer Clause
Paramete Description
r
7.6.2(b) or (c)
DZ f15 Base dimension of the building in Z direction at the plinth level. Refer Clause
7.6.2(b) or (c)