| Title | Estimated seismic design values for Canadian missions abroad |
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| Author | Adams, J ;
Halchuk, S; Awatta, A |
| Source | Proceedings of the 9th U.S. National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering/Compte Rendu de la 9ième Conférence Nationale Américaine et 10ième Conférence Canadienne de Génie Parasismique;
2010, 10 pages |
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| Year | 2010 |
| Alt Series | Earth Sciences Sector, Contribution Series 20100424 |
| Meeting | 9th U.S. National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering; Toronto; CA; July 25-29, 2010 |
| Document | book |
| Lang. | English |
| Media | paper |
| Area | world |
| Lat/Long WENS | -180.0000 180.0000 90.0000 -90.0000 |
| Subjects | geophysics; engineering geology; seismic risk; seismicity; analytical methods; earthquake resistant design |
| Illustrations | tables; graphs |
| Program | Canadian Hazard Information Service |
| Released | 2010 01 01 |
| Abstract | Seismic hazard design values are estimated for 161 Canadian Missions abroad. The method is broadly based on applying spectral shape and magnification factors to move from the 10%-in-50-year Peak
horizontal Ground Acceleration (PGA) values given by the Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP) to the 2%-in-50-year PGA and spectral acceleration values desired. Four sets of factors were derived from Canadian seismic hazard results for
Continental Low Seismicity, Continental Moderate Seismicity, Plate Margin, and Plate Boundary tectonic environments. The resulting design spectra are intended to be a) used for screening studies to assess the relative need for remedial work; b) used
for Rapid Visual Screening (FEMA 154); and c) applied in the context of the National Building Code of Canada, in conjunction with local hazard maps and national building codes, in order to deliver appropriate safety to the Missions and continuity of
consular services. |
| GEOSCAN ID | 287859 |
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