Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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Deformability

Construction; Seismic safety

The ratio of the ultimate deformation to the limit deformation.

Moisture content

Construction; Seismic safety

The weight of the water in wood expressed as a percentage of the weight of the ovendried wood.

Model building type

Construction; Seismic safety

Fifteen common building types used to categorise expected deficiencies, reasonable rehabilitation methods, and estimated costs. See Table 10-2 for descriptions of Model Building Types.

Mean return period

Construction; Seismic safety

The average period of time, in years, between the expected occurrences of an earthquake of specified severity.

Maximum displacement

Construction; Seismic safety

The maximum earthquake displacement of an isolation or energy dissipation system, or elements thereof, excluding additional displacement due to actual or accidental torsion.