Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea (한국지진공학회논문집)

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Considerations and Suggestions for Expressing of Seismic Capacity of Buildings

건축물 내진능력 표현에 관한 고찰 및 제언

  • Lee, Cheol Ho (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Ji-Hun (Division of Architecture and Urban Design, Incheon National University)
  • Received : 2016.11.07
  • Accepted : 2016.12.07
  • Published : 2016.12.30
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Abstract

In this paper, some popular intensity measures of earthquakes including magnitude, MMI, and PGA as well as their empirical relationships are briefly reviewed since they have been widely used without prudence by mass media, the public, and even the government when asking or expressing the seismic capacity of buildings. The basic concept of current seismic design is also presented in order to facilitate relevant discussions. It is emphasized that expressing the building seismic capacity simplistically in terms of seismological quantities or terminologies like magnitude and MMI is inherently irrational, may be misleading the stakeholders, and should be avoided. Alternative expressions, more rational and consistent with current seismic design philosophy and practice, are recommended.

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