Seismic Analysis
Equivalent lateral force procedure with Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam profiles
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| City | — |
| Site Class | — |
| Response Modification Factor R | - |
| Importance Factor Ie | - |
| Building Height | m |
| Structure Type | — |
| Seismic Weight W | kN |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
Related calculators
Load Combinations
VerifiedLRFD & ASD load combinations per SBC 301 Chapter 2
Concrete Beam
VerifiedFlexure, shear, deflection check for rectangular and T-beams
Concrete Slab
VerifiedOne-way and two-way slab design with punching shear
Concrete Footing
VerifiedIsolated and combined footing design with bearing check
Steel Beam
VerifiedFlexural strength, lateral-torsional buckling, deflection
Steel Column
VerifiedCompression capacity with Fcr per SBC 306 Chapter E
Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Seismic Analysis calculator do?
- Equivalent lateral force procedure with Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam profiles. It references SBC 301 Ch.11-12 (Saudi Code for Structural Design Loads, Seismic, and Wind).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Seismic Analysis calculator use?
- The Seismic Analysis calculator references SBC 301 Ch.11-12 (Saudi Code for Structural Design Loads, Seismic, and Wind).
- What inputs does the Seismic Analysis calculator need?
- The Seismic Analysis calculator takes 7 inputs: City, Site Class, Response Modification Factor R, Importance Factor Ie, Building Height (m), Structure Type, Seismic Weight W (kN).
- Is the Seismic Analysis calculator verified?
- Seismic Analysis is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.