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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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light-framed wood shear wall
Construction; Seismic safety
A wall constructed with wood studs and sheathed with material rated for shear resistance.
cripple wall
Construction; Seismic safety
A framed stud wall, less than 8 feet (2400 mm) in height, extending from the top of the foundation to the underside of the lowest floor framing. Cripple walls can occur in both engineered structures ...
bearing wall
Construction; Seismic safety
An exterior or interior wall providing support for vertical loads.
wall
Construction; Seismic safety
A component that has a slope of 60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane used to enclose or divide space.
veneers
Construction; Seismic safety
Facings or ornamentation of brick, concrete, stone, tile, or similar materials attached to a backing.
utility or service interface
Construction; Seismic safety
The connection of the structure's mechanical and electrical distribution systems to the utility or service company's distribution system.
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