An Introduction to Application of Criteria for Seismic Design

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in structural design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. SEISMIC USE GROUPS, 3. SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES, 4. REDUNDANCY, 5. OVERSTRENGTH, 6. COMBINATION OF LOAD EFFECTS, 7. PERFORMANCE LEVELS, 8. DESIGN GROUND MOTIONS, 9. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, 10. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES, 11. GENERAL DESIGN PROCEDURES, 12. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR NONSTRUCTURAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.::