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Symbol Meaning
�_� thickness of Layer i , m
Design for Total Lateral Force, �_� Total design base she
ℎ_� height above the base to Level n, m ℎ_� height above the base to Lev
tthat portion of W located at or assigned to lateral force at Level i for use in Equa
�_� Level i or x, respectively �_� 14
the total seismic dead load defined in Section telastic fundamental period of vibra
w 208.5.2.l T structure in the direction under con
the average of the displacements at the extreme points that portion of W located at or assi
�_� of the structure at Level x,mm �_� Level i or x, respectively
Symbol Meaningρ
�_𝑚 in the structure as set forth in Section 208.6. l, and used in the design of specific elements of the structure, as specifically identified in this section
quake force that can be developed
Symbol Meaning
the element or component attachment
ℎ_� elevation with respect to grade.
hx shall not be taken less than 0.0.
Symbol Meaning
numerical coefficient representative of the inherentover-strength
and global ductility capacity of lateral-force-resisting system
the total seismic dead load defined in Section
208.5.2
Meaning
numerical coefficient representative of the inherentover-strength
and global ductility capacity of lateral-force-resisting system
the total seismic dead load defined in Section
208.5.2
Vertical Distribution
Meaning
0that portion of the base shear, V, considered
concentrated at the lop of the structure in
addition to F11
lateral force at Level i for use in Equation 208-
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