Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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Seismic safety

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.

addition

Construction; Seismic safety

An increase in building area, aggregate floor area, height, or number of stories of a structure.

pole structure

Construction; Seismic safety

A structure framed with generally round continuous poles that provide the primary vertical frame and lateral-load-resisting system.

pole

Construction; Seismic safety

A round timber of any size or length, usually used with the larger end in the ground.

plywood

Construction; Seismic safety

A structural panel comprising plies of wood veneer arranged in cross-aligned layers. The plies are bonded with an adhesive that cures upon application of heat and pressure.