Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings

Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings
Author: Building Seismic Safety Council (U.S.)
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1992
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781568069913

Provides engineers involved with the seismic evaluation of existing buildings with guidance concerning the potential earthquake related risk to human life posed by a building or building component.

NEHRP Commentary on the Gidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings

NEHRP Commentary on the Gidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
Author: Eugene Zeller
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2000-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780756706272

This document from the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) was prepared for the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It provides commentary on the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings. It contains systematic guidance enabling design professionals to formulate effective & reliable rehabilitation approaches that will limit the expected earthquake damage to a specified range for a specified level of ground shaking. This kind of guidance applicable to all types of existing buildings & in all parts of the country has never existed before. Illustrated.

Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings

Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
Author: Ugo Morelli
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 1999-11
Genre:
ISBN: 0788183818

Provides the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Mitigation Directorate with 25 recommended tasks that should be undertaken through the agency's Existing Buildings Program (EBP) in the coming years. The EBP's expanded but continuing mission in seismic rehabilitation is to limit fatalities, life-threatening injuries, & property & economic losses from earthquakes by increasing the number of seismically resistant buildings in all areas of identified earthquake risk. Identifies 4 objectives & 25 tasks to help make our building stock less vulnerable to earthquake damage. Seeks to provide the continuity necessary for an effective Existing Buildings Program.

Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings

Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings
Author: Ugo Morelli
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1999-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780788176791

Provides a process for seismic evaluation of existing buildings in any region of seismicity. Buildings are evaluated to either the Life Safety or Immediate Occupancy Performance Level. Provides instruction to the evaluating design professional on how to determine if a building is adequately designed and constructed to resist seismic forces. All aspects of building performances are considered in terms of foundation/geologic, structural, hazard, nonstructural issues. Reflects advancements in technology; incorporates design professional experience; incorporates lessons learned during recent earthquakes; and much more.

Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk

Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk
Author: Christopher Arnold
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 125
Release: 1998-03
Genre:
ISBN: 0788142372

This community handbook will increase awareness of seismic risk & includes up-to-date information on seismic design & construction practices. It is designed to provide interested individuals across the nation with information that will assist them in assessing the seismic risk to their buildings & their community & in determining what might be done to mitigate that risk -- whether on an individual basis or through community building regulatory action. Contents: when happens to structures when the ground moves? decisions, decisions! how can I make my community act? codes & standards. etc. Illustrated.