Quick Answer
Calculate ASCE 7-22 Shear Wall Inter-Story Drift Ratio Calculator
Calculator
Result Interpretation
ASCE 7-22 Shear Wall Inter-Story Drift Ratio Calculator computes Inter-story drift ratio in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Maximum inter-story lateral deflection = 0.018
- Story height = 3
Expected Result:
- Inter-story drift ratio = 0.006
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Inter-story drift ratio = 0.006 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
inter-story drift ratio = maximum inter-story lateral deflection / story heightFormula family: formula_structural_shear_wall_drift_ratio_calculator_per_asce_7_
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| delta_max | Maximum inter-story lateral deflection | INPUT | Maximum inter-story lateral deflection |
| story_height | Story height | INPUT | Story height |
| inter_story_drift_ratio | Inter-story drift ratio | OUTPUT | Inter-story drift ratio |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the maximum inter-story lateral deflection in m.
- Enter the story height in m.
- Step 1: Compute inter-story drift ratio.
- Read the inter-story drift ratio (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate ASCE 7-22 Shear Wall Inter-Story Drift Ratio Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The ASCE 7-22 Shear Wall Inter-Story Drift Ratio Calculator estimates Inter-story drift ratio based on the input parameters you provide
Why is maximum inter-story lateral deflection important in this calculation?
maximum inter-story lateral deflection is directly proportional to inter-story drift ratio. When you enter maximum inter-story lateral deflection in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result inter-story drift ratio?
The calculator outputs inter-story drift ratio in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Maximum inter-story lateral deflection (m), Story height (m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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