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 FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION
 HANDBOOK SERIES

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 EARTHQUAKE HANDBOOK
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    Introduction
 
     Symbols and Keywords
 
 I.       BUILDING STRUCTURES
     A.    Introduction

    B.    Intro to Seismic Upgrading

    C.    Structural Concepts  

        C1. Technical Commentary (1)

        C2. Technical Commentary (2)

    D.    Step 1: Risk Assessment

        D1. Upgrade Priority

        D2. Geographical Risk

        D3. Building Structural Types

        D4. Year of Construction

        D5. Load-path Assets+Debits

        D6. Rapid Visual Survey Sheet
     E.    Step 2: Mitigation Measures

 

II.      UTILITY SYSTEMS

    A.     Introduction

    B.     Utility Mitigation Measures

 

 Appendices
     A.      Regulations
     B.      Glossary
     C.      Acronyms
     D.      References
     E.      List of Contributors

Provide for Clearance Between Rigid Wall Panels

During an earthquake, rigid wall panels attached to the exterior of steel-framed structures can be damaged due to insufficient flexibility in the connections to the frame. Connections can be modified to allow such flexibility to accommodate earthquake forces. The wall panel should be rigidly attached at the base and then held with a flexible rod at the top. 

Effectiveness:

· Somewhat to very effective depending on the existing building condition.

 

 

NOTE:  None of the mitigation measures in these Handbooks should be considered ‘pre-approved’ or otherwise automatically eligible for FEMA funding. Only FEMA staff can determine eligibility, once they have determined that an applicant is eligible and they have reviewed a project proposal.

FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION HANDBOOKS                                                                        Updated: June 13, 2002