Research Article

Energy-Based Seismic Design Method for EBFs Based on Hysteretic Energy Spectra and Accumulated Ductility Ratio Spectra

Table 2

Vertical load values and positions of the frame.

PositionTop floorOther floors
Exterior columnsInterior columnsSecondary beamsExterior columnsInterior columnsSecondary beams

Vertical load (kN)Dead loadLive loadDead loadLive loadDead loadLive loadDead loadLive loadDead loadLive loadDead loadLive load
91.95.07109.910.14109.910.14115.020.2899.840.5699.840.56