Clarification on question 903 of NCEES SE Practice Exam

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Mama said PE is the devil

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Hello everyone,

I am looking at question 903 from the NCEES Practice exam, and need some clarification. When the response modification factor is applied to the seismic forces, the factor is not applied to overturning axial loads in the columns. Does anyone know why this is?

Thanks,

 
Is this a bridge question?  I know they get a little wild with the R value relative to the seismic zone and components at hand.  

 
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