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- Title
- Aseismic Design of Building Service Systems: The State-of-the-Art.
- File
- PB286907.pdf
- Author(s)
- Yancey, C. W. C.; Camacho, A. A.
- Source
- September 1978, 86 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- NBS-TN-970
- Abstract
- A search for information was conducted to define the state-of-the-art of aseismic design of building service systems and to identify areas of needed research. The study focused primarily on service systems essential to the continuous operation of hospital facilities in post-earthquake periods. A review of the literature pertaining to seismic performance of nonstructural systems is presented. An evaluation of code and standard regulations applicable to the aseismic design of service system components is also presented. Information obtained from direct contact with several federal agencies, the State of California, and practicing architects and engineers is summarized. The findings from a field visit of two hospitals currently under construction in earthquake-prone areas are reported. Deficiencies in current design/evaluation practice are identified and recommendations for research are presented.
- Keywords
- Environmental engineering; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Health care facilities; Water supply; Sanitation; Seismic risk; Electric utilities; State of the art; Earthquake engineering; Hospitals; Building codes; Fire protection