New Challenges in Seismic Design - Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design - page 22

Figure 1.7 Combined works of professionals

- Specific methodologies for moderate seismic areas, having less complex
problems than the ones for strong seismic areas.
Some collateral problems must be considered, such as:
- Wind design methodology versus seismic design. For establishing the
seismic design philosophy when the wind load is more severe than the
seismic load.
- Effects of after-earthquake fires, on buildings already damaged during the
earthquake, for evaluating the residual structural resistance to survive.
Finally, the most important activity of seismic design is the codification:
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Elaboration of codes for macro and micro-zonation, indicating the
presence of different fault types and difficult soil conditions.

- Elaboration of up-to-date codes for structural design, considering also the

most recent knowledge.

- Elaboration of provisions for the design of non-structural elements,

including partitions, claddings and equipments.

1.6.2 NewChallenge:Earthquake Architecture

Earthquake Architecture is intended to have the meaning of an approach to
architectural design which is based upon earthquake engineering issues as its
primary source of inspiration. The requirement of integrating architecture with
structural design is a complex problem. When the structure is designed, it is
expected to look elegant, appealing, and above all, statically correct. Harmony
between structure and architectural form is the key for a successful expression.