- COMP
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Set COMP=ALGEBRAIC to sum the directional excitation components algebraically. If
this parameter is used, the directional excitation components are summed first,
followed by the modal summation.
Set COMP=SRSS (default) to use the square root of the sum of the squares. If
this parameter is used, the modal summation is performed first, followed by the
summation of the directional excitation components.
Set COMP=R40 to use the 40% rule as recommended by the
ASCE 4–98 Guide that assumes that for the
maximum response from one component, the responses from the other two
components are 40% of their maximum value.
Set COMP=R30 to use the 30% rule. This rule assumes that for the maximum
response from one component, the responses from the other two components are
30% of their maximum value. It follows the expressions for the 40% rule as
described in the ASCE 4–98 Guide.
- MISSING MASS METHOD
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Include this parameter to achieve greater response accuracy by augmenting
the missing inertia in the dynamic response. Quasistatic residual modes in the
direction of applied spectra are substituted for the truncated higher frequency
modes that belong to the in-phase (rigid) response.
- RIGID RESPONSE
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Set RIGID RESPONSE=GUPTA to use the Gupta method for modal summation of periodic and
rigid regions in the response spectrum. If this parameter is omitted, no rigid
response is included.
Set RIGID RESPONSE=LINDLEY-YOW to use the Lindley-Yow method for modal summation of periodic
and rigid regions in the response spectrum. If this parameter is omitted, no
rigid response is included.
- SUM
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Set SUM=ABS (default) to sum the absolute values of the responses in each
natural mode.
Set SUM=CQC to use the complete quadratic combination method to sum the
responses in each natural mode.
Set SUM=DSC to use the double sum combination. This method is the first
attempt to evaluate modal correlation based on random vibration theory. It
utilizes the time duration
of strong earthquake motion.
Set SUM=GRP to use the grouping method as described in
USNRC Regulatory Guide 1.92, February 1976.
Set SUM=NRL to use the Naval Research Laboratory method.
Set SUM=SRSS to use the square root of the sum of squares summation.
Set SUM=TENP to use the Ten Percent Method.