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Ground motion amplification factors for the proposed 2005 edition of National Building Code of Canada¹.

Authors :
Finn, W.D. Liam
Wightman, Adrian
Source :
Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. Apr2003, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p272. 7p. 1 Diagram, 7 Charts, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Presents a study that examined foundation factors in seismic codes to capture the amplification effects of local soil conditions on ground motions. Review of developments in categorizing site conditions for seismic codes; Analysis of approaches to foundation factors; Implications of the results for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03151468
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9934084
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/l02-081