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 |
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f1 |
Total base shear to be distributed in current units of force. |