Download or read book Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings written by Ugo Morelli and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a process for seismic evaluation of existing buildings in any region of seismicity. Buildings are evaluated to either the Life Safety or Immediate Occupancy Performance Level. Provides instruction to the evaluating design professional on how to determine if a building is adequately designed and constructed to resist seismic forces. All aspects of building performances are considered in terms of foundation/geologic, structural, hazard, nonstructural issues. Reflects advancements in technology; incorporates design professional experience; incorporates lessons learned during recent earthquakes; and much more.