Hamburger, R.
, Bonelli, P.
, Lagos, R.
and Wyllie, L.
(2012),
Comparison of U.S. and Chilean Building Code Requirements and Seismic Design Practice 1985-2010, Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=915494
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Comparison of U.S. and Chilean Building Code Requirements and Seismic Design Practice 1985-2010
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Ronald Hamburger, Patricio Bonelli, Rene Lagos, Loring Wyllie Jr.
Abstract
This work is part of a series of investigations into the performance of engineered construction during the February 27, 2010, Maule earthquake in Chile. It is intended to provide an understanding of the similarities and differences between U.S. and Chilean seismic design codes and practices so that meaningful conclusions can be drawn from the observed performance of buildings in Chile, and that seismic-resistant construction can be improved in the United States.Citation
Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR) - 12-917-18
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12-917-18
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Keywords
NEHRP Consultants Joint Venture, ATC, Chilean Seismic Design Codes, Design Practice
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Created October 15, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017