Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and by Barry Goodno

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Since columns that are not part of the seismic force resisting system, and are not detailed for deformation compatibility, tend to limit the structure’s overall deformation capability, adoption of the more refined procedure of ASCE 41 Supplement 1 to determine modeling parameters and acceptance criteria for these components generally increased their deformation capacity. As a result, the amount of column retrofit required could be reduced, resulting in a more economical design meeting the requested performance objectives.

A few with economic incentives. ATC & SEI 2009 Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures 29 Table 2E. Summary of Seismic Rehabilitation Activity by State State Schools K-12 Schools >12 Arkansas No overall program, but previously interest was generated by Project Impact that resulted in the upgrade of schools in one district. Continued next column. No known program. New EERI committee to encourage seismic mitigation in schools has interest in St. Louis.

In order to identify a manageable scope, information will be given only for states having high Annualized Earthquake Loss or Annualized Earthquake Loss Ratios. Programs have been sought that systematically identify, evaluate, and or mitigate buildings by occupancy (schools, hospitals) or structural type (unreinforced masonry). Code requirements or practices that require seismic rehabilitation when triggered by change-of-occupancy or structural alteration are also identified. Lastly, a general description of the extent of voluntary seismic rehabilitation accomplished by private industry in various regions will be given.

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