An Introduction to Application of Criteria for Seismic Design

This publication provides introductory technical guidance to professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about application of seismic design criteria. 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.