Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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boundary elements

Construction; Seismic safety

Diaphragm and shear wall boundary members to which sheathing transfers forces. Boundary members include chords and drag struts at diaphragm and shear wall perimeters, interior openings, ...

basement

Construction; Seismic safety

A basement is any story below the lowest story above grade.

base shear

Construction; Seismic safety

Total design lateral force or shear at the base.

base

Construction; Seismic safety

The level at which the horizontal seismic ground motions are considered to be imparted to the structure.

Means by which components and their supports are secured or connected to the seismic-force-resisting system of the structure. Such attachments include anchor bolts, welded connections, and mechanical ...

architectural component support

Construction; Seismic safety

Those structural members or assemblies of members, including braces, frames, struts and attachments, that transmit all loads and forces between architectural systems, components, or elements and the ...

approval

Construction; Seismic safety

The written acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction of documentation that establishes the qualification of a material, system, component, procedure, or person to fulfill the requirements of ...