Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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standard penetration test n-values

Construction; Seismic safety

Using a standard penetration test (ASTM Test D1586), the number of blows of a 140- pound hammer falling 30 inches required to drive a standard 2-inch-diameter sampler a distance of 12 inches.

special moment frame (SMF)

Construction; Seismic safety

A moment frame system that meets the special requirements for frames as defined in seismic provisions for new construction.

solid wall

Construction; Seismic safety

A wall or infill panel with openings not exceeding 5% of the wall surface area. The maximum length or height of an opening in a solid wall must not exceed 10% of the wall width or story height. ...

solid masonry unit

Construction; Seismic safety

A masonry unit whose net crosssectional area in every plane parallel to the bearing surface is 75% or more of the gross cross-sectional area in the same plane.

slip-critical joint

Construction; Seismic safety

A bolted joint in which slip resistance of the connection is required.

simplified rehabilitation method

Construction; Seismic safety

An approach, applicable to some types of buildings and Rehabilitation Objectives, in which analyses of the entire building’s response to earthquake hazards are not required.