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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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Seismic safety
nonstructural component
Construction; Seismic safety
An architectural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical component, or item of interior equipment and furnishing, permanently installed in the building.
nonlinear procedure
Construction; Seismic safety
Analysis based on and including both elastic and post-yield force-versus-displacement relationships.
systematic rehabilitation method
Construction; Seismic safety
An approach to rehabilitation in which complete analysis of the building’s response to earthquake shaking is performed.
subdiaphragm
Construction; Seismic safety
A portion of a larger diaphragm used to distribute loads between members.
stud
Construction; Seismic safety
Wood member used as vertical framing member in interior or exterior walls of a building, usually 2" x 4" or 2" x 6" sizes, and precision end-trimmed.
structural system
Construction; Seismic safety
An assemblage of load-carrying components that are joined together to provide regular interaction or interdependence.
