New "Risk-Targeted" Seismic Maps Introduced into Building Codes
Prepared in cooperation with FEMA, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
Throughout most municipalities of the United States, structural engineers design new buildings using the U.S.-focused International Building Code (IBC). Updated editions of the IBC are published every 3 years. The latest edition (2012) contains new "risk-targeted maximum considered earthquake" (MCER) ground motion maps, which are enabling engineers to incorporate a more consistent and better defined level of seismic safety into their building designs.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | New "Risk-Targeted" Seismic Maps Introduced into Building Codes |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program |
| Contributing office(s) | Geologic Hazards Science Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Seismic Waves |
| Country | United States |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |