Ductility (μ) for ground floor bracing design of three storey building

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Vinoth Rakubala

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06/11/2024 2:02 pm

For the seismic design of a 3-storey timber house, is it necessary to use a ductility factor (μ) of 1.25 for the ground floor, or is it acceptable to apply a ductility factor (μ) of 2.5 for the ground floor?

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