Redundancy Factors

1) Open the Load Cases & Combinations dialog box. Under the Base tab, select the Edit Parameters of Edition option. The default values are set to 1.0 (Image 01)

FAQ

FAQ 005319 | How do I include the redundancy factor(s) ρ in the ASCE 7 load combinations?

Redundancy Factors

Case A: To apply the same factor in the X and Y directions, use the generic (no direction) redundancy factor, ρ.

Case B: To apply different factors in each direction, use the redundancy factors, ρ_x and ρ_y. The generic factor ρ in the first row is not used.

2) Under the Load Cases tab, create a seismic load case with Qe as the Action Category. Next, select the Additional Settings tab and pick the direction (Image 02)

Create Seismic Load Case

3) Under the Design Situations tab, select the applicable seismic Design Situation Type. Both LRFD and ASD methods are available (Image 03)

Seismic Design Situations

Note: When neither or both directions are activated under the same load case, the generic redundancy factor ρ is used. Create a separate load case to apply the individual factors, ρ_x and ρ_y.

4) In the Load Combinations tab, verify that the correct factor(s) have been applied. Factors are also shown in the Result Combinations tab, if applicable. Click OK to exit (Image 04)

Load Combination Including Redundancy Factor