SDS = 2/3 × SMS = 0.84g; SD1 = 2/3 × SM1 = 0.35g.

Using Section 12.8.2 with R=5 (special steel moment frame) and I=1.0: Cs = SDS / (R/I) = 0.84 / 5 = 0.168 But cannot exceed Cs_max from SD1: Cs_max = SD1 / (T × (R/I)). With T=0.5 sec → 0.35/(0.5×5)=0.14 → governs. Base shear V = Cs × W = 0.14 × building weight.

Some local building codes, especially in regions with infrequent updates, still mandate compliance with ASCE 7-05 for certain occupancy categories.

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