If you calculate a Wind Base Shear $($wind load in psf $*$ area of building face$)$ to be $10$ kips in

the north$/$south direction, and a Seismic Base Shear $($Cs ${?}^{**}$ Weight of building$)$ to be $11$ kips,

which one controls the design of the building in that direction? Consider the process of how

you compare those numbers as you answer this question.

Wind Load

Seismic LoadWhen laying out lateral resisting elements $($braces$,$ shear walls, etc$)$ in a building, which is a When laying out lateral resisting elements $($braces$,$ shear walls, etc$)$ in a building, which is a

better choice?

Place walls$/$braces generally systematically around the center of the building

Concentrate walls$/$braces in one area to make sure they are strong enough

better choice?

Place walls$/$braces generally systematically around the center of the building

Concentrate walls$/$braces in one area to make sure they are strong enough