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Seismic safety

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

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Construction documents

Construction; Seismic safety

The written, graphic, electronic, and pictorial documents describing the design, locations, and physical characteristics of the project required to verify compliance with these Provisions.

Confined region

Construction; Seismic safety

That portion of a reinforced concrete component in which the concrete is confined by closely spaced special transverse reinforcement restraining the concrete in directions perpendicular to the ...

Component, equipment

Construction; Seismic safety

A mechanical or electrical component or element that is part of a mechanical and/or electrical system within or without a building system.

Component

Construction; Seismic safety

A part or element of an architectural, electrical, mechanical, or structural system.

Cantilevered column system

Construction; Seismic safety

A seismic-force-resisting system in which lateral forces are resisted entirely by columns acting as cantilevers from the foundation.

Basement

Construction; Seismic safety

A basement is any storey below the lowest storey above grade.

Base shear

Construction; Seismic safety

Total design lateral force or shear at the base.

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