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Seismic per ASCE 07 vs the Richter scale
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MiketheEngineer
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I know of no correlation. But I would think there might be one.
The codes are just looking at accelerations - so there must be some type of comparison.
Maybe a Google on Richter scales would give you an idea of what accelerations to expect based on the R number.
The codes are just looking at accelerations - so there must be some type of comparison.
Maybe a Google on Richter scales would give you an idea of what accelerations to expect based on the R number.
MiketheEngineer
Structural
And don't forget the codes are only based on making a building "survivable" - in other words in theory everyone could walk out unhurt.
That said, the building may still be a complete and worthless wreck.
That said, the building may still be a complete and worthless wreck.
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