Table Israel 2-1
Reduction factor K for Reinforced Concrete Structures

resisting system

ductility level

low

medium

high

moment resisting frames

4

5.5

7

braced frames

3.5

4.5

6

shear walls

4

5.5

7

dual systems

3.5

5

6

 

 

Table Israel 2-2
Reduction factor K for Steel Structures

resisting system

K

ductile space frames

8

ductile dual systems

7

braced frames

4