Lateral Seismic Force in Roof Live Loads Formulas

Lateral Seismic Force is the seismic force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth. And is denoted by F_x. Lateral Seismic Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lateral Seismic Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Lateral Seismic Force in Roof Live Loads

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Roof Live Loads formulas that make use of Lateral Seismic Force

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fxVertical Distribution Factor given Lateral ForceGo

List of variables in Roof Live Loads formulas

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FAQ

What is the Lateral Seismic Force?

Lateral Seismic Force is the seismic force that acts in the direction parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of gravitational pull of earth. Lateral Seismic Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lateral Seismic Force is always positive.

Can the Lateral Seismic Force be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Lateral Seismic Force?

Lateral Seismic Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Lateral Seismic Force can be measured.

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