Seismic Importance Factor: Understanding Earthquake Hazard For Effective Structural Design
Seismic importance factor is a crucial element in seismic design, indicating the level of earthquake hazard a structure is expected to face. It considers various factors like site class, soil conditions, spectral acceleration values, response modification coefficient, damping ratio, and soil-structure interaction. Understanding the seismic importance factor helps engineers design structures that can withstand earthquakes…