<p>The primary intent of this guide is to explain the sources of nonstructural earthquake damag-e in simple tenns. and to provide information on effective methods of reducing the potential risks. The recommendations contained in this guide are intended to ...

This report summarizes the current state of knowledge and practice regarding the seismic performance of nonstructural components of buildings. It addresses architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, which are typically considered to be ...

This report, FEMA-350 has been developed by the SAC Joint Venture under contract to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide organizations engaged in the development of consensus design standards and building code provisions with recommended ...

This paper describes the background and basis for the new seismic design criteria of the 2000 IBC, and how these criteria address the large variation in seismic harzard across the United States.