Seismic Analysis Parameters (Monaco Code)

Parameters of a structure seismic analysis depend on a seismic code used during calculations of a structure influenced by seismic impact. Select Monaco seismic code in the New Case Definition dialog or click Parameters in the Analysis Type dialog.

To complete the seismic analysis according to the rules given in the code, define the following parameters:

• Structure type
• Structure Site
• Behavior factor
• Spectrum Type:
  • Design
  • Elastic
• Direction
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical

In the lower part of the dialog, the Direction definition, Filters and Residual mode buttons are located.

The details concerning this structure analysis method can be found in the mentioned code.