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UBC 97 Zone 0 ????

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geng

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Our client specifies the use of UBC 97 , Zone 0 , Soil type SD. However table 16-I defines no Z-factor for Zone 0.

Can you please help me out ?
 
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geng:

The z factor for Zone 0 is: Z=0

jproj


 
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If Z=0 , does this mean earthquake need not to be considered , because if using Z=0 , the factors Ca and Cv for earthquake design are not listed ?
 
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Zone 0's are "earthquake free zones". No earthquake is allowed per 20CFR19Q. j/k. Seriously. Yes, earthquake need not be considered in Zone 0.

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