- Response spectra of the following standards are implemented:
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EN 1998-1:2010 + A1:2013 (European Union)
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DIN 4149:2005-04 (Germany)
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SIA 261:2020-08 (Switzerland)
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SIA 261:2014-07 (Switzerland)
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ASCE/SEI 7-22 (USA)
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ASCE 7 | 2016 - IBC | 2018 (USA)
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ASCE 7 | 2010 - IBC | 2012/15 (USA)
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ASCE 7 | 2005 - IBC | 2009 (USA)
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IBC 2000 (USA)
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CFE Sismo:2015-07 (Mexico)
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CIRSOC 103:2013-07 (Argentina)
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GB 50011-2010-12 (China)
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IS 1893:2016-12 (India)
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NBC 2020 (Canada)
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NCSE 02:2009 (Spain)
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NPR 9998:2020-12 (Netherlands)
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NTC 2018-01 (Italy)
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P 100-1:2013-08 (Romania)
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SANS 10160-4:2017 (South Africa)
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SBC 103:2018 (Saudi Arabia)
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TBEC:2018 (Türkiye)
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- The following National Annexes according to EN 1998‑1 are available:
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DIN EN 1998-1/NA:2023-11 (Germany)
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ÖNORM EN 1998-1/NA:2017-07 (Austria)
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SN 1998-1/NA:2019-12 (Switzerland)
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1998-1/NA:2013-05 (European Union)
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BAS EN 1998-1/NA:2018 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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BDS 1998-1/NA:2012-03 (Bulgaria)
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BS EN 1998-1/NA:2008-08 (United Kingdom)
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CSN EN 1998-1/NA:2016-09 (Czech Republic)
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CYS EN 1998-1/NA:2009-03 (Cyprus)
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ELOT EN 1998-1/NA:2015-04 (Greece)
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HRN EN 1998-1/NA:2011-06 (Croatia)
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LST EN 1998-1/NA:2010-12 (Lithuania)
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ILNAS EN 1998-1/NA:2011-09 (Luxembourg)
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LVS EN 1998-1/NA:2015-01 (Latvia)
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MS EN 1998-1/NA:2017-01 (Malaysia)
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MSZ EN 1998-1/NA:2013-07 (Hungary)
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NBN EN 1998-1/NA:2011-10 (Belgium)
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NF EN 1998-1/NA:2013-12 (France)
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NP EN 1998-1/NA:2010-03 (Portugal)
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NS EN 1998-1/NA:2021-06 (Norway)
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SIST EN 1998-1/NA:2009-01 (Slovenia)
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SR EN 1998-1/NA:2008-11 (Romania)
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SRPS EN 1998-1/NA:2018-12 (Serbia)
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SS EN 1998-1/NA:2013-02 (Singapore)
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STN EN 1998-1/NA:2009-04 (Slovakia)
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UNE EN 1998-1/NA:2020-01 (Spain)
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UNI EN 1998-1/NA:2013-03 (Italy)
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- User-defined response spectra or those generated from accelerograms
- Direction-relative response spectrum approach
- Manual or automatic selection of the relevant mode shapes of response spectra (5% rule of EC 8 applicable)
- Result combinations by modal superimposition (SRSS or CQC rule) and by direction superimposition (SRSS or 100% / 30% rule)
- Accidental torsional actions can be taken into account automatically
- Signed results based on the dominant mode shape can be displayed
Response Spectrum Analysis | Features
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![KB 001833 | Using Nonlinearities in Response Spectrum Analysis in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/040014/3505148/01-en.png?mw=512&hash=65e98cfe859ce35a3e3e9da47a0ef9335401520e)
![KB 001885 | Assessment of Story Drift Under Seismic Loads According to ASCE 7-22 and Building Model](/en/webimage/051645/3995306/im1.png?mw=512&hash=b8237709c4f30213fac51d86d32a42bddde72f03)
![KB 001877 | ASCE 7-22 and NBC 2020 Seismic P-Delta Considerations in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/048528/3803808/Image_01_-_Interstory_Drifts.png?mw=512&hash=dda93b6dc2bff834091aa0c09a68a55dab800606)
![Spectral Analysis Settings](/en/webimage/022926/3137339/Spectral_Analysis_-_Settings.png?mw=512&hash=123528a25842f8307cc69ee3d89c8abaf15a280f)
The Dlubal structural analysis software does a lot of work for you. The input parameters, which are relevant for the selected standards, are suggested by the program in accordance with the rules. Furthermore, you can enter response spectra manually.
Load cases of the type Response Spectrum Analysis define the direction in which response spectra act and which eigenvalues of the structure are relevant for the analysis. In the spectral analysis settings, you can define details for the combination rules, damping (if applicable), and zero-period acceleration (ZPA).
![Assigning Response Spectrum](/en/webimage/022931/3137330/Assign_Response_Spectra.png?mw=512&hash=0c947df90f7c5184677bd6e354afdade33ef941f)
Did you know that Equivalent static loads are generated separately for each relevant eigenvalue and excitation direction. These loads are saved in a load case of the Response Spectrum Analysis type and RFEM/RSTAB performs a linear static analysis.
![Scaled Sums Envelope](/en/webimage/022925/3135816/22925_US.png?mw=512&hash=ffa7b8254e81116a869be5a32d4faacaaa3b855f)
The load cases of the type Response Spectrum Analysis contain the generated equivalent loads. First, the modal contributions have to be superimposed with the SRSS or CQC rule. In this case, you can use the signed results based on the dominant mode shape.
Afterwards, the directional components of earthquake actions are combined with the SRSS or the 100% / 30% rule.
![Steel Design | Seismic Force-Resisting System Design Overview](/en/webimage/048507/3803346/seismic_steel.png?mw=512&hash=1c18a83f050e74601a7300444a0d77a0246a0e02)
- Design of five types of seismic force-resisting systems (SFRS) includes Special Moment Frame (SMF), Intermediate Moment Frame (IMF), Ordinary Moment Frame (OMF), Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frame (OCBF), and Special Concentrically Braced Frame (SCBF)
- Ductility check of the width-to thickness ratios for webs and flanges
- Calculation of the required strength and stiffness for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the maximum spacing for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the required strength at hinge locations for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the column required strength with the option to neglect all bending moments, shear, and torsion for overstrength limit state
- Design check of column and brace slenderness ratios