Sentence examples for force modification from inspiring English sources

The results showed that the design method is appropriate, including the seismic force modification factors of Rd=2 and Ro=1.3.

Additional design information including a resistance factor, force modification, and over-strength factors, as well as load duration factors are provided in the chapter.

It is observed that the force modification factors are only slightly influenced by the shape of the hysteretic model used in their derivation and even less sensitive to strong motion characteristics.

Based on the elastic plastic time-history earthquake analysis of SDOF (single degree of freedom) systems, this paper describes an investigation of the seismic force modification factor R for the modified-Clough hysteretic model.

The nonlinear envelopes of key response parameters are similar to the design envelopes obtained from the linear response spectrum analysis of a shell elements model (B = 1.7) with proper inelastic force modification factors.

The scope of the research also included the determination of "test-based" seismic force modification factors based on the measured ductility and overstrength of the test walls for comparison with the R-values recommended in AISI S213.

"No strategic decision" has been made on asking a court to block or force modifications to Windows XP, said one person involved in the discussions.

But the particular vulnerabilities identified at the trade center and in other high-rise fires might force modifications that could greatly reduce catastrophes, perhaps even in terrorist attacks.

Strong coupling-based phenomena often force modifications of traditional concepts and lead to the discovery of new principles.

Chinese regulators have also been active in forcing modifications of takeovers.

Their secondary mission was compromised when a battalion of the special police and the 81st Guards Battalion planned to spearhead the advance were deployed elsewhere forcing modifications to the plan.