Optionally used to define base shear that will be distributed vertically along the height of the structure at each floor level.
Note: If base shear to be distributed is not defined, the program distributes 10 percent of gravity loading as lateral load.
General Format
DISTRIBUTE BASE SHEAR { X | Z } f1
where:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| f1 |
Total base shear to be distributed in current units of force. |
