I would think the code drift limits would still govern regardless of the method of analysis used. Which code are you designing toward and what to performance level is the design criteria? (i.e. is this an essential facility)
Check ASCE 7-05 for drift limits.
-gm
On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Khabbazan, Mehdi <mehdi.khabbazan@aspiredefence.co.uk> wrote:
Hi
Does anyone know if there is a limit to the maximum permissible sway at the top of the multi-storey buildings under seismic forces using dynamic time history analysis.
Dr Mehdi M Khabbazan
PhD FASCE FISE CEng
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