Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

17.

Nonstructural Components

17.1.

Importance and Vulnerability

17.1.1.

Life Safety Concerns

17.1.2.

Functional Requirements

17.1.3.

Economic Considerations

17.2.

Component Categories

17.2.1.

Architectural Components

17.2.2.

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

17.2.3.

Building Contents

17.3.

Seismic Forces on Components

17.3.1.

Component Response

17.3.2.

Amplification Effects

17.3.3.

Design Force Calculation

17.4.

Anchorage and Bracing

17.4.1.

Anchorage Design

17.4.2.

Bracing Systems

17.4.3.

Flexible Connections

17.4.4.

Seismic Restraints

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