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ETABS Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis

This document summarizes a dynamic response spectrum analysis of a two-story, three-dimensional frame model performed using the ETABS software. The model is compared to results from two references and shows close agreement. Key periods of the first four vibration modes match the references to four decimal places. Horizontal displacement of the second story center of mass also matches one of the references. This demonstrates the accuracy of ETABS for this type of analysis.

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ETABS Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis

This document summarizes a dynamic response spectrum analysis of a two-story, three-dimensional frame model performed using the ETABS software. The model is compared to results from two references and shows close agreement. Key periods of the first four vibration modes match the references to four decimal places. Horizontal displacement of the second story center of mass also matches one of the references. This demonstrates the accuracy of ETABS for this type of analysis.

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Software Verification

PROGRAM NAME: ETABS


REVISION NO.: 0

EXAMPLE 8
Two-Story, Three-Dimensional Frame - Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis

Problem Description
This is a two-story, three-dimensional building frame subjected to a response spectrum of
constant amplitude. The three-dimensional structure is modeled as a single frame with nine
column lines and twelve bays. Kip-foot-second units are used.

For consistency with the models documented in other computer programs with which the
ETABS results are compared (see Table 8-1), no story mass moments of inertia are as-
signed in the ETABS model.

Geometry, Properties and Loads


The geometry of the structure is shown in Figure 8-1.

B5 B6

B8 B10 B12
13'
B3 B4

B7
B9 B11
B1 B2 13'

C7 C8 C9

C4 C5 C6
25'
Z
Y
C1 C2 C3
X 25'

35' 35'

GLOBAL
STORY 1 CENTER OF MASS AT (38,27,13)
AND FRAME
STORY 2 CENTER OF MASS AT (38,27,26)
REFERENCE POINT
TYPICAL STORY MASS = 6.212 kip-sec 2 /ft

Figure 8-1 Two-Story Three-Dimensional Frame

Two-Story, Three-Dimensional Frame - Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis 8-1


Software Verification
PROGRAM NAME: ETABS
REVISION NO.: 0

A response spectrum with a constant value of 0.4g is used. Other parameters associated
with the structure are as follows:

Columns Beams
Axial area 4 ft2 5 ft2
Minor moment of inertia 1.25 ft4 1.67 ft4
Major moment of inertia 1.25 ft4 2.61 ft4
Modulus of elasticity 350000 ksf 500000 ksf

Technical Features of ETABS Tested


Three-dimensional frame analysis

User-specified section properties

Dynamic response spectrum analysis

Comparison of Results
This example is also analyzed in Wilson and Habibullah (1992) and Peterson (1981). A
comparison of the key ETABS results with Wilson and Habibullah (Reference 1) and Pe-
terson (Reference 2) is shown in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 Comparison of Results


Quantity ETABS Reference 1 Reference 2
Period, Mode 1 0.22708 0.22706 0.22706
Period, Mode 2 0.21565 0.21563 0.21563
Period, Mode 3 0.07335 0.07335 0.07335
Period, Mode 4 0.07201 0.07201 0.07201
X-Displacement
0.0201 0.0201 0.0201
Center of mass, 2nd Story

Computer File
The input data file is Example [Link]. This file is provided as part of the ETABS installa-
tion.

Conclusion
The results comparison shows acceptable agreement between ETABS and the references.

Two-Story, Three-Dimensional Frame - Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis 8-2

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