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Feb 8, 2016
History and Practice of Geotechnical Performance-Based Seismic Design in Seattle
Authors: Doug Lindquist [email protected], Ben Blanchette [email protected], and John Hooper [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016
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Seattle was one of the first cities to use performance-based seismic design (PBSD), with designs beginning in the late 1990s. This paper presents the history and practice of the geotechnical engineer’s role in PBSD of high-rise buildings in Seattle. The standard of practice for seismic design continues to evolve, with changes to codes and increased understanding of seismic hazard and geologic conditions. The Seattle Basin and its effects are unique to the region and, if neglected, can result in an unconservative design. The northern splay of the Seattle Fault is located just south of Downtown Seattle and the Cascadia Subduction Zone is nearby to the west. This paper describes how these conditions have been accounted for in seismic hazard analysis and ground motion selection and scaling for PBSD of high-rise buildings.
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© 2016 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 8, 2016
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Hart Crowser, 3131 Elliott Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121. E-mail: [email protected]
Hart Crowser, 3131 Elliott Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121. E-mail: [email protected]
Magnusson Klemencic Associates, 1301 Fifth Ave., Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101. E-mail: [email protected]
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