Development of Maximum Considered Earthquake Ground Motion Maps
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Abstract
The 1997 NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings use a design procedure that is based on spectral response acceleration rather than the traditional peak ground acceleration, peak ground velocity, or zone factors. The spectral response accelerations are obtained from maps prepared following the recommendations of the Building Seismic Safety Council's (BSSC) Seismic Design Procedures Group (SDPG). The SDPG-recommended maps, the Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) Ground Motion Maps, are based on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) probabilistic hazard maps with additional modifications incorporating deterministic ground motions in selected areas and the application of engineering judgement. The MCE ground motion maps included with the 1997 NEHRP Provisions also serve as the basis for the ground motion maps used in the seismic design portions of the 2000 International Building Code and the 2000 International Residential Code. Additionally the design maps prepared for the 1997 NEHRP Provisions, combined with selected USGS probabilistic maps, are used with the 1997 NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Development of Maximum Considered Earthquake Ground Motion Maps |
| Series title | Earthquake Spectra |
| DOI | 10.1193/1.1586081 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Description | 20 p. |
| First page | 21 |
| Last page | 40 |
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