Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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roofing unit

Construction; Seismic safety

A unit of roofing material weighing more than 1 pound (0.5 kg).

registered design professional

An architect or engineer, registered or licensed to practice professional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registrations laws of the state in ...

reference resistance

Construction; Seismic safety

The resistance (force or moment as appropriate) of a member or connection computed at the reference end use conditions.

p-delta effect

Construction; Seismic safety

The secondary effect on shears and moments of structural members induced due to displacement of the structure.

quality assurance plan

Construction; Seismic safety

A detailed written procedure that establishes the systems and components subject to special inspection and testing.

partition

Construction; Seismic safety

A nonstructural interior wall that spans from floor to ceiling, to the floor or roof structure immediately above, or to subsidiary structural members attached to the structure above.