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Fundamental Period is the time taken for one complete oscillation (back-and-forth) by the building. Check FAQs
T=0.02hn34
T - Fundamental Period?hn - Height of Building?

Fundamental Period for other Buildings Example

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Here is how the Fundamental Period for other Buildings equation looks like.

0.1104Edit=0.0232Edit34
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Fundamental Period for other Buildings Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=0.02hn34
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=0.0232ft34
Next Step Convert Units
T=0.029.7536m34
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=0.029.753634
Next Step Evaluate
T=0.110383383338835s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=0.1104s

Fundamental Period for other Buildings Formula Elements

Variables
Fundamental Period
Fundamental Period is the time taken for one complete oscillation (back-and-forth) by the building.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Building
The Height of Building is the height above the basic to the highest level of the building.
Symbol: hn
Measurement: LengthUnit: ft
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Fundamental Period

​Go Fundamental Period given Seismic Response Coefficient
T=(1.2CvRCs)32
​Go Fundamental Period for Steel Frames
T=0.035hn34
​Go Fundamental Period for Reinforced Concrete Frames
T=0.03hn34
​Go Fundamental Period for Steel Eccentrically Braced Frames
T=0.03hn34

Other formulas in Seismic Loads category

​Go Total Lateral Force Acting in Direction of each of Principal Axis
V=CsW
​Go Seismic Response Coefficient given Base Shear
Cs=VW
​Go Total Dead Load given Base Shear
W=VCs
​Go Seismic Response Coefficient given Fundamental Period
Cs=1.2CvRT23

How to Evaluate Fundamental Period for other Buildings?

Fundamental Period for other Buildings evaluator uses Fundamental Period = 0.02*Height of Building^(3/4) to evaluate the Fundamental Period, The Fundamental Period for other Buildings is defined as the fundamental period for all other buildings except reinforced concrete frames, steel frames and steel eccentrically braced frames when we have a prior info of the height of the building. Fundamental Period is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Fundamental Period for other Buildings using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Fundamental Period for other Buildings, enter Height of Building (hn) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Fundamental Period for other Buildings

What is the formula to find Fundamental Period for other Buildings?
The formula of Fundamental Period for other Buildings is expressed as Fundamental Period = 0.02*Height of Building^(3/4). Here is an example- 0.110383 = 0.02*9.75360000003901^(3/4).
How to calculate Fundamental Period for other Buildings?
With Height of Building (hn) we can find Fundamental Period for other Buildings using the formula - Fundamental Period = 0.02*Height of Building^(3/4).
What are the other ways to Calculate Fundamental Period?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Fundamental Period-
  • Fundamental Period=(1.2*Seismic Coefficient for Short Period Structures/(Response Modification Factor*Seismic Response Coefficient))^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Fundamental Period=0.035*Height of Building^(3/4)OpenImg
  • Fundamental Period=0.03*Height of Building^(3/4)OpenImg
Can the Fundamental Period for other Buildings be negative?
No, the Fundamental Period for other Buildings, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Fundamental Period for other Buildings?
Fundamental Period for other Buildings is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Fundamental Period for other Buildings can be measured.
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