Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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Base

Construction; Seismic safety

The level at which the horizontal seismic ground motions are considered to be imparted to the structure.

Means by which components and their supports are secured or connected to the seismic-force-resisting system of the structure. Such attachments include anchor bolts, welded connections, and mechanical ...

Architectural component support

Construction; Seismic safety

Those structural members or assemblies of members, including braces, frames, struts and attachments, that transmit all loads and forces between architectural systems, components, or elements and the ...

Approval

Construction; Seismic safety

The written acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction of documentation that establishes the qualification of a material, system, component, procedure, or person to fulfil the requirements of ...

Appendage

Construction; Seismic safety

An architectural component such as a canopy, marquee, ornamental balcony, or statuary.

Alteration

Construction; Seismic safety

Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than an addition.

Adjusted resistance

Construction; Seismic safety

The reference resistance adjusted to include the effects of all applicable adjustment factors resulting from end use and other modifying factors. Time effect factor (8) adjustments are not included.