Capacity Spectrum Formula

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Capacity Spectrum can be defined as the capacity curve transformed from shear force vs. roof displacement coordinates into spectral acceleration vs. spectral displacement coordinates. Check FAQs
Cs=32SLs4107Is
Cs - Capacity Spectrum?S - Spacing of Secondary Members?Ls - Length of Secondary Member?Is - Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member?

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5.5556Edit=322.5Edit0.5Edit410790Edit
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Capacity Spectrum Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=32SLs4107Is
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=322.5m0.5m410790mm⁴/mm
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=322.5m0.5m41079E-8m⁴/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=322.50.541079E-8
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=5.55555555555556
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=5.5556

Capacity Spectrum Formula Elements

Variables
Capacity Spectrum
Capacity Spectrum can be defined as the capacity curve transformed from shear force vs. roof displacement coordinates into spectral acceleration vs. spectral displacement coordinates.
Symbol: Cs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Spacing of Secondary Members
Spacing of Secondary Members can be described as the space in between the secondary members.
Symbol: S
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Secondary Member
Length of Secondary Member can be described as the measurement of the secondary element in length.
Symbol: Ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member
Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member can be described as the quantity expressed by the body resisting angular acceleration.
Symbol: Is
Measurement: Moment of Inertia per Unit LengthUnit: mm⁴/mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Length of Secondary Member using Collapse Prevention Level
Ls=Cp107Ip32Lp4
​Go Length of Primary Member using Collapse Prevention Level
Lp=(Cp107Ip32Ls)14
​Go Length of Secondary Member given Capacity Spectrum
Ls=(Cs107Is32S)14

How to Evaluate Capacity Spectrum?

Capacity Spectrum evaluator uses Capacity Spectrum = (32*Spacing of Secondary Members*Length of Secondary Member^4)/(10^7*Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member) to evaluate the Capacity Spectrum, The Capacity Spectrum formula is defined as the capacity curve transformed from shear force vs. roof displacement coordinates into spectral acceleration vs. spectral displacement coordinates. Capacity Spectrum is denoted by Cs symbol.

How to evaluate Capacity Spectrum using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Capacity Spectrum, enter Spacing of Secondary Members (S), Length of Secondary Member (Ls) & Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member (Is) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Capacity Spectrum

What is the formula to find Capacity Spectrum?
The formula of Capacity Spectrum is expressed as Capacity Spectrum = (32*Spacing of Secondary Members*Length of Secondary Member^4)/(10^7*Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member). Here is an example- 5.555556 = (32*2.5*0.5^4)/(10^7*9E-08).
How to calculate Capacity Spectrum?
With Spacing of Secondary Members (S), Length of Secondary Member (Ls) & Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member (Is) we can find Capacity Spectrum using the formula - Capacity Spectrum = (32*Spacing of Secondary Members*Length of Secondary Member^4)/(10^7*Moment of Inertia of Secondary Member).
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