Seismic safety

Seismic safety

Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.

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Drag strut (collector, tie, diaphragm strut)

Construction; Seismic safety

A diaphragm or shear wall boundary element parallel to the applied load that collects and transfers diaphragm shear forces to the vertical-forceresisting elements or distributes forces within the ...

High temperature energy source

Construction; Seismic safety

A fluid, gas, or vapour whose temperature exceeds 220 degrees F (378 K).

Hazardous contents

Construction; Seismic safety

A material that is highly toxic or potentially explosive and in sufficient quantity to pose a significant life-safety threat to the general public if an uncontrolled release were to occur.

A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the structure at all exterior walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference ...

Space frame system

Construction; Seismic safety

A structural system composed of interconnected members, other than bearing walls, that is capable of supporting vertical loads and that also may provide resistance to shear wall.

Periodic special inspection

Construction; Seismic safety

The part-time or intermittent observation of the work by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where work has been or is being performed.