Seismic safety

Seismic safety

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

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flexible diaphragm

Construction; Seismic safety

A diaphragm that meets requirements of Section 3.2.4.

Connections between components that permit rotational and/or translational movement without degradation of performance. Examples include universal joints, bellows expansion joints, and flexible metal ...

fault

Construction; Seismic safety

Plane or zone along which earth materials on opposite sides have moved differentially in response to tectonic forces.

energy dissipation system (EDS)

Construction; Seismic safety

Complete collection of all energy dissipation devices, their supporting framing, and connections.

energy dissipation device (EDD)

Construction; Seismic safety

Non-gravity-loadsupporting element designed to dissipate energy in a stable manner during repeated cycles of earthquake demand.

element

Construction; Seismic safety

An assembly of structural components that act together in resisting lateral forces, such as momentresisting frames, braced frames, shear walls, and diaphragms.

edge distance

Construction; Seismic safety

The distance from the edge of the member to the center of the nearest fastener. When a member is loaded perpendicular to the grain, the loaded edge shall be defined as the edge in the direction ...