Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

  1. Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings
    1. Evaluation Objectives
      1. Life Safety Assessment
        1. Functional Assessment
          1. Economic Assessment
          2. Evaluation Procedures
            1. Tier 1 Screening
              1. Tier 2 Evaluation
                1. Tier 3 Detailed Analysis
                2. Common Deficiencies
                  1. Inadequate Lateral Systems
                    1. Soft Story Conditions
                      1. Irregular Configurations
                        1. Poor Detailing
                        2. Analysis Methods
                          1. Linear Static Analysis
                            1. Linear Dynamic Analysis
                              1. Nonlinear Static Analysis
                                1. Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis
                                2. Performance Assessment
                                  1. Acceptance Criteria
                                    1. Deformation Limits
                                      1. Force-Controlled Actions

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