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A seismic-force-resisting system in which lateral forces are resisted entirely by columns acting as cantilevers from the foundation.
Industry:Construction
Portions along wall and diaphragm edges strengthened by longitudinal and transverse reinforcement and/or structural steel members.
Industry:Construction
Any structure whose use could include shelter of human occupants.
Industry:Construction
A series of braced wall panels in a single story that meets the requirements of Sec. 12.5.2.
Industry:Construction
Diaphragm and shear wall boundary members to which sheathing transfers forces. Boundary members include chords and drag struts at diaphragm and shear wall perimeters, interior openings, discontinuities, and re-entrant corners.
Industry:Construction
A basement is any story below the lowest story above grade.
Industry:Construction
Total design lateral force or shear at the base.
Industry:Construction
The level at which the horizontal seismic ground motions are considered to be imparted to the structure.
Industry:Construction
Means by which components and their supports are secured or connected to the seismic-force-resisting system of the structure. Such attachments include anchor bolts, welded connections, and mechanical fasteners.
Industry:Construction
Those structural members or assemblies of members, including braces, frames, struts and attachments, that transmit all loads and forces between architectural systems, components, or elements and the structure.
Industry:Construction