Parts and Components - Section 8

Horizontal Seismic Shear – NZS 1170.5 Section 8

Use the tools below to capture project data, automatically derive the site hazard coefficient C(0) and complete the part design calculations.

Project Data

Job Title (Optional Text)

Job Number (Optional Text)

Member Ref (Optional Text)

Calcs By (Optional Text)

Site Classification

Hazard Factor (Z)

Return Period Factor (ULS) (Ru)

Return Period Factor (SLS) (Rs)

Near Fault Factor (NTD)

Use this C(0) in main calc as

Ch₀ (from Site Class)

–

C(0) ULS

–

C(0) SLS

–

Site Hazard Coefficient for T = 0 C(0)

Period of the part Tp (Sec)

Height of the attachment of the part hi (m)

Height from the base to uppermost seismic weight/mass hn (m)

Risk Factor of the part (Table 8.1) Rp

Weight of the part Wp (kN)

Ductility of the part

1.0

1.25

2.0

3.0 or Greater

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