An Economic Analysis of Earthquake Design Levels.

Abstract

This report presents data on the cost of increasing the seismic design strength of buildings for three strengthening concepts; moment frame, braced frame, and shear wall. Damage is related to drift and acceleration of key elements of the structure. A damage matrix was constructed relating damage to design level and applied loading. An economic analysis was performed evaluating cost of strengthening, the present worth of expected damage, and the probability of site acceleration levels. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA120024

Entities

People

  • J. M. Ferritto

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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  • Engineered Resilient Systems

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  • Engineering

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
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