STRUCTOR: Wind and Earthquake Load Analysis Calculator Based on NSCP 2015 – A Mobile Application

Abstract

 A crucial aspect of civil engineering is the behavior of structures under lateral vibrations. In the Philippines, earthquakes and wind loads are two of the most significant causes of lateral vibrations. In response to societal changes, structure designs are becoming taller and more irregular. Unpredictable environmental factors, such as an earthquake or typhoon, can subject the building or structure to lateral excitations, resulting in structural damage or collapse. Therefore, it is critical to understand how these structures behave under multiple hazards of loads and excitations. Thus, the researchers have developed a mobile application called STRUCTOR. This application calculates earthquake and wind loads based on NSCP 2015. The researchers used the Simplified Static Lateral Force and Static Lateral Force procedure to compute earthquake loads and Main Wind-Force Resisting System (Directional Procedure) for wind loads. Through the STRUCTOR mobile application, users can analyze and design structures more conveniently and user-friendly.