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BNBC 2020 Scaling Rules

The BNBC 2020 Scaling Rules require that the base shear from Dynamic Analysis (RSA) must be at least 90% of that from Equivalent Static Analysis (ESA). If RSA is below this threshold, it must be scaled up, while no scaling is needed if RSA exceeds ESA. This rule ensures that RSA does not underestimate seismic demand and allows flexibility in capturing accurate forces.

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BNBC 2020 Scaling Rules

The BNBC 2020 Scaling Rules require that the base shear from Dynamic Analysis (RSA) must be at least 90% of that from Equivalent Static Analysis (ESA). If RSA is below this threshold, it must be scaled up, while no scaling is needed if RSA exceeds ESA. This rule ensures that RSA does not underestimate seismic demand and allows flexibility in capturing accurate forces.

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BNBC 2020 Scaling Rules (Section 1.5.6.

2) – Refined Explanation
The code states:
"The base shear obtained from the Dynamic Analysis (RSA) shall be scaled such that it is not
less than 90% of the base shear obtained from the Equivalent Static Analysis (ESA) for the
same structure."
Key Points:
1. Lower Bound Scaling:
o If RSA base shear (Vb,dynamicVb,dynamic) is less than 90% of ESA base
shear (0.9Vb,static0.9Vb,static), you must scale up RSA results by:
Scale Factor=0.9Vb,staticVb,dynamicScale Factor=Vb,dynamic0.9Vb,static
o This ensures RSA doesn’t underestimate total seismic demand.
2. No Scaling if RSA is Higher:
o If , use RSA results as-is (no scaling).
o Exception: If RSA base shear is greater than ESA, BNBC allows it (unlike some
codes that cap RSA at ESA).
3. What Gets Scaled?
o All RSA outputs: Member forces, story drifts, and reactions are multiplied by the
scale factor (if applicable).

Why the 90% Rule?


 ESA is Conservative: BNBC treats ESA as a "safety net" for total base shear.
 RSA Can Underestimate: Modal combination (e.g., SRSS/CQC) may miss higher-mode
contributions in certain structures.
 Flexibility: If RSA captures more than 90% of ESA forces, it’s deemed sufficiently
accurate.

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