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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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structural performance range
Construction; Seismic safety
A range of structural damage states, used in the definition of Rehabilitation Objectives.
structural performance level
Construction; Seismic safety
A limiting structural damage state, used in the definition of Rehabilitation Objectives.
strong column-weak beam
Construction; Seismic safety
The capacity of the column at any moment frame joint must be greater than those of the beams, in order to ensure inelastic action in the beams, thereby localizing damage and controlling drift.
strong back system
Construction; Seismic safety
A secondary system, such as a frame, commonly used to provide out-of-plane support for an unreinforced or under-reinforced masonry wall.
stress resultant
Construction; Seismic safety
The net axial force, shear, or bending moment imposed on a cross section of a structural component.
strength
Construction; Seismic safety
The maximum axial force, shear force, or moment that can be resisted by a component.
stack bond
Construction; Seismic safety
In contrast to running bond, usually a placement of units such that the head joints in successive courses are aligned vertically.
