Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

Industry: Construction

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Seismic safety

component, rigid

Construction; Seismic safety

Component, including its attachments, having a fundamental period less than or equal to 0.06 sec.

component, flexible

Construction; Seismic safety

Component, including its attachments, having a fundamental period greater than 0.06 sec.

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.

structural-use panel

Construction; Seismic safety

A compliant wood-based panel product bonded with a waterproof adhesive. Included under this designation are plywood, oriented strand board, and composite panels.

structural observations

Construction; Seismic safety

The visual observations performed by the registered design professional in responsible charge (or another registered design professional) to determine that the seismic-force-resisting system is ...