Class EarthquakeSimulator

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.architecture.EarthquakeSimulator

public final class EarthquakeSimulator
extends Object

Simplified seismic analysis simulator for evaluating building responses to earthquake forces. Implements equivalent lateral force procedures and period estimation formulas.

Since:

1.0

Version:

2.0

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
static Real	calculateBaseShear(double buildingWeight, double responseCoeff)	Calculates the seismic Base Shear (V) using the simplified equivalent lateral force procedure.
static Real	estimatePeriod(double height, boolean isSteel)	Estimates the fundamental natural period (Ta) of a building based on its height and structural system.

Methods inherited from class Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Details

calculateBaseShear

public static Real calculateBaseShear(double buildingWeight,
 double responseCoeff)

Calculates the seismic Base Shear (V) using the simplified equivalent lateral force procedure. V = Cs * W

Parameters:

buildingWeight - (W) total weight of the structure in Newtons or kg

responseCoeff - (Cs) seismic response coefficient

Returns:

the calculated base shear as a Real value

estimatePeriod

public static Real estimatePeriod(double height,
 boolean isSteel)

Estimates the fundamental natural period (Ta) of a building based on its height and structural system. Ta = Ct * h^n

Parameters:

height - height of the building in meters

isSteel - true if the structure is a steel frame, false if reinforced concrete

Returns:

the estimated fundamental period in seconds