Sentence examples for seismic load from inspiring English sources
noun
External force applied to a building structure as a result of earthquake-generated agitation.
In order to maintain the elastic condition, columns are designed to sustain larger seismic load by multiplying the nominal seismic load with a Magnification Factor.
The sliding block approach is rational for design under high seismic load.
An optimal drift design model for the steel moment frames under the seismic load is presented.
The seismic load was incorporated by ground acceleration records of many earthquakes.
It was found that dynamic centrifuge test has potentials to estimate the seismic load considering SFSI.
In general, precast concrete structure has insufficient ductility to resist seismic load.
Parameters necessary for an equivalent static seismic load calculation are first determined.
4. We considered only horizontal seismic load by using the elastic response spectrum.
The method is demonstrated by calibration of seismic load factor and drift limit.
Eccentrically braced frames have been used as seismic load resisting systems in buildings for more than two decades.
In China, the current seismic codes specify a single earthquake event as the design seismic load for concrete gravity dams.
