Description

Scope:

This standard for the Seismic Rehabilitation ofExisting Buildings, referred to herein as “this standard,”specifies nationally applicable provisions for theseismic rehabilitation of buildings. Seismic rehabilitationis defined as improving the seismic performanceof structural and/or nonstructural components of abuilding by correcting deficiencies identified in a seismicevaluation. Seismic evaluation is defined as anapproved process or methodology of evaluating deficienciesin a building, which prevent the building fromachieving a selected Rehabilitation Objective. Seismicevaluation using ASCE 31 (ASCE 2002), the proceduresand criteria of this standard, or other proceduresand criteria approved by the authority having jurisdictionis permitted.

Seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings shallcomply with requirements of this standard for selectinga Rehabilitation Objective and conducting the seismicrehabilitation process to achieve the selectedRehabilitation Objective. This standard does not precludea building from being rehabilitated by other proceduresapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.Symbols, acronyms, definitions, and referencesused throughout this standard are cited separately insections located at the end of this standard.

Product Details

Edition:

1

Published:

05/15/2007

ISBN(s):

9780784408841, 9780784471753

Number of Pages:

428

File Size:

1 file , 3 MB