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Advances in Seismic Design Methodologies
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Figure 9.7
Examined frames (Gioncu and Mazzolani, 2002)
9.3.5 Simplified Strategiesfor Seismic Design
In order to simplify the design procedures, two main characteristics must be considered
in design: the seismicity of the site and the importance of the building (Kennedy and
Medhekar, 1999).
A building can be located in a zone with
very low, low, moderate
and
high
or
strong
earthquakes
according to the following values of acceleration:
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