thank you Willis!
I have found other sources that also indicate using the decimal value (0.02). The Gf=1.9 is a direct result of using a very low naturual frequency (default value) of 0.200. I utilized the equations in the commentary of ASCE7-05 (C6.5.8) and determined a frequency of 0.6...
I am looking for clarification regarding the damping ratio (beta) as used in the ASCE 7-05 section 6.5.8. Accordingly, beta is the "damping ratio, percent of critical". So, the question is, if your damping ratio is 0.02*[critical damping], or 2% of critical damping, is beta=0.02 or is...
