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Dear , I would like to ask many questions related to ASCE seismic provisions : 1) If I have a multi story building , and there are a two stories as a top roof . The seismic system for the building is ordinary shear wall and last top roof floors ( two floors ) are carried by moment frame system ...

I am always trying to start with my knowledge and after that , any body can correct me , 1) I think always that outrigger can not cause soft story or weak story because it lead to uniformly distributed stiffness and strength for few floors , and we are adding outrigger to reduce lateral deflection ...

Hi Engineers & Professionals I would like to ask about the effect of outrigger systems in 300 m high rise building shown in the picture !! I) What is the type of irregularity that can outrigger imposed in structure ? ( weak story , soft story , both of them , others ) 2) When we check weak story ...

I am happy to share my experience with you I appreciate your help , Regards , ------------------------------ Anas Dawas Aff.M.ASCE Engineer RAK ------------------------------