Research Article
Aug 1981
Economic Review of Earthquake Design Levels
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107, Issue 8
Abstract
Current Navy criteria specifies that for important buildings a site seismicity study shall be performed and the design earthquake level shall be taken as the site acceleration having an 80 percent chance of not being exceeded in 50 years. Construction cost increases are reviewed for seismic strengthening and expected damage from seismic shaking. Economic factors techniques were used to study earthquake design levels. Results indicate optimal least cost designs occur at lower design levels than is specified by current criteria.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107 • Issue 8 • August 1981
Pages: 1413 - 1425
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 1981
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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John M. Ferritto, M.ASCE
Research Structural Engr., Naval Civ. Engrg. Lab., Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, Calif. 93043
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