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Building Importance factor is selected on analysis settings by the user according to Codes

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İnternational Design Codes

ASCE 7-16 : Building Importance Factor Selection According to 1.5.1

TSC 2018 : Building Importance Category Selection (3.1.2)

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Notation in ASCE
Ie =Building Importance Factor

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Risk Categorization

Buildings and other structures is classified according to the risk to human life associated with their damage or failure by nature of their occupancy according to Table 1.5-1. Buildings or other structures should be assigned to the highest applicable Risk Category or Categories. The minimum each design loads for structures should include importance factors given in Table 1.5-2.

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11.5 IMPORTANCE FACTOR AND RISK CATEGORY

11.5.1 - Importance Factor

An Seismic Importance Factor, Ie, should be choosen to each structure in accordance with Table 1.5-2.

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Codes.