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Hello folks, This bridge is constructed with 4-way concrete slabs. Appreciate any info + links or pdf files about 4-way concrete slabs, their details, etc. with many thanks. Max.

Use: Assign >> Area >> Generate Edge Constraints

FACTOR analysis with two factors can determine best variables compatible with your 5 vars. Draw a 2-D graph of the two factors to visually confirm close association of variables.

Hi again, Is there any American building code which stipulates on a procedure for calculating PSHA for a locality? Max.

Looking for any numerical info on this earthquake: http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eqlists/WORLD/1960_05_22.html

Shemp, Thanks a lot for the info. Do you have a bit of explanation on Ss & Si quantities and how they are used? Many more thanks, Max.

Hi experts, How can I calculate 2% in 50 years from the following map which is 10% in 50 years? Let's say just for Santiago. Thanks. Max.

Qshake, Thanks for the response. You said: "And no a strong motion recording is not the same as a seismogram.", so what is the difference? Max.

Hi all, Does anyone have a numerical text file of acceleration time-history of this tsunami? Appreciate it very much with thanks. Max.

Evolution of Seismic Analyses of Unanchored Tanks: http://www.engr.csufresno.edu/~aelzeiny/PhdThesis/node15.html

The designer of this tower also found an innovative method to save in foundation materials: http://medweb.rcm.upr.edu/anes/Pizza.JPG

Dear Dan, Thanks a lot for details. I appreciate your eforts. Max.

Dear Dan, Do you mean SAP gives reinforcement for each variable bxd rectangular section along the beam, or does SAP make some averaging and makes up a non-existence section size? Thanks, Max

Please advise what are the differences between SAP2000 with SAP2000 PLUS? I could not find any comparison table at CSI website. Many thanks, Max.

testing to see what a red flag is!