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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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Seismic safety
isolation interface
Construction; Seismic safety
The boundary between the upper portion of the structure, which is isolated, and the lower portion of the structure, which moves rigidly with the ground.
inverted pendulum type structures
Construction; Seismic safety
Structures that have a large portion of their mass concentrated near the top and, thus, have essentially one degree of freedom in horizontal translation. The structures are usually T-shaped with a ...
special inspector
Construction; Seismic safety
A person approved by the authority having jurisdiction as being qualified to perform special inspection required by the approved quality assurance plan. The quality assurance personnel of a ...
periodic special inspection
Construction; Seismic safety
The part-time or intermittent observation of the work by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where work has been or is being performed.
continuous special inspection
Construction; Seismic safety
The full-time observation of the work by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where work is being performed.
special inspection
Construction; Seismic safety
The observation of the work by the special inspector to determine compliance with the approved construction documents and these Provisions.
high temperature energy source
Construction; Seismic safety
A fluid, gas, or vapor whose temperature exceeds 220 degrees F (378 K).
