Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings | Books

Abstract

Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings provides a three-tiered process for seismic evaluation of existing buildings to either the Life Safety or Immediate Occupancy Performance Level. Design professionals will learn how to determine whether a building is adequately designed and constructed to resist seismic forces. All aspects of building performance are considered and defined in terms of structural, nonstructural, and foundation/geologic hazard issues. The design of mitigation measures is not addressed in this Standard.

ASCE/SEI 31-03 is intended to replace FEMA 310, Handbook for Seismic Evaluation of Buildings—A Prestandard (1998). This Standard was written to: reflect advancements in technology; incorporate the experience of design professionals; incorporate lessons learned during recent earthquakes; be compatible with FEMA 356, Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings (2000); be suitable for adoption in building codes and contracts; be nationally applicable; and provide evaluation techniques.

This Standard serves design professionals, code officials, and building owners looking to evaluate the seismic existing buildings.

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Front Matter

i–x

Chapter 1 General Provisions

1-1–1-20

Chapter 2 Evaluation Requirements

2-1–2-11

Chapter 3 Screening Phase (Tier 1)

3-1–3-129

Chapter 4 Evaluation Phase (Tier 2)

4-1–4-151

Chapter 5 Detailed Evaluation Phase (Tier 3)

5-1–5-3

Appendix A Examples

A-1–A-108

Appendix B Summary Data Sheet

B-1–B-1

Index

I-1–I-8

Errata for Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings (ASCE/SEI 31-03), by ASCE

E1–E1