FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
(OP)
hi,
i got the
FEMA 273
FEMA 274 commentary,
i would like to know if there is a more up to date code for seismic design in the US (expecially for seismic isolated structures)
can anybody give me a list of the codes and guidelines adopted in the US for seismic design or more in detail for seismic isolation?
thanks
i got the
FEMA 273
FEMA 274 commentary,
i would like to know if there is a more up to date code for seismic design in the US (expecially for seismic isolated structures)
can anybody give me a list of the codes and guidelines adopted in the US for seismic design or more in detail for seismic isolation?
thanks





RE: FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
As for seismic isolation there are a few reference out there but not many. Here are a few:
Seismic Isolation for Earthquake Resistant Structures (Advances in Earthquake Engineering)
by P. Komodromos
Design of Seismic Isolated Structures : From Theory to Practice
by Farzad Naeim, James M. Kelly
The Seismic Design Handbook
by Farzad Naeim (Editor)
RE: FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
RE: FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
where can i download the files?
Fema 356.pdf
Fema 357.pdf
and...can i do it for free?!
if i make sure there's no change in the section on seismic isolation i'll keep following the fema273-274
what do you think,Qshake?
RE: FEMA 273-274, ?up to date?
I think that will be acceptable if thats what you want.