CA PE Seismic Exam Terms
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2)
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4)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
a) Seismic factors
i) Response modification coefficient, R
(1) Ductility of system
ii) System overstrength factor, Ω0
(1) Max force = Ω0 (design force)
iii) Deflection amplification factor, 𝐶𝑑