Lateral Force in Roof Live Loads Formulas

Lateral Force is live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure. And is denoted by V. Lateral Force is usually measured using the Kilopound-Force for Force. Note that the value of Lateral Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Lateral Force in Roof Live Loads

fxTotal Lateral Force Acting in Direction of each of Principal AxisGo

fxLateral ForceGo

Roof Live Loads formulas that make use of Lateral Force

fxSeismic Response Coefficient given Base ShearGo

fxTotal Dead Load given Base ShearGo

fxLateral Seismic ForceGo

fxVertical Distribution Factor given Lateral ForceGo

List of variables in Roof Live Loads formulas

fx Seismic Response Coefficient Go

fx Total Dead Load Go

fx Lateral Seismic Force Go

fx Vertical Distribution Factor Go

FAQ

What is the Lateral Force?

Lateral Force is live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure. Lateral Force is usually measured using the Kilopound-Force for Force. Note that the value of Lateral Force is always positive.

Can the Lateral Force be negative?

No, the Lateral Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lateral Force?

Lateral Force is usually measured using the Kilopound-Force[kipf] for Force. Newton[kipf], Exanewton[kipf], Meganewton[kipf] are the few other units in which Lateral Force can be measured.

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