Section C2.2b states that another allowable method to account for imperfection is with the use of notional loads. 对于主要通过竖向柱,墙或框架承载重力荷载的结构,虚拟荷载是允许的。 The magnitude of the notional loads which are applied as lateral loads at all levels is in accordance with C2.2b(1), where Yi is the applied gravity load at level i for the load case considered.
RFEM能够将这些理论荷载应用到杆件,杆件组或杆件列表中。 在“插入”→“荷载”→“ 3.14缺陷”→“对话框”下,可以打开根据公式C2-1计算虚拟荷载的选项。 用户可以选择“按照标准”: “ANSI/AISC 360‑10 (current loading)” or “ANSI/AISC 360‑10 (gravity load combination)” where a load case or load combination, respectively, can be used for gravity load application.
名义荷载系数基于l/500的误差预设为0.002。 However, Section C2.2b(3) allows the engineer to adjust this factor if desired. 必须根据LRFD或ASD分析的考虑来设置alpha系数。