| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2019-0405 |
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| Author | Search for: Fathi-Fazl, Reza1; Search for: Cai, Zhen1; Search for: Jacques, Eric; Search for: Cortés-Puentes, W. Leonardo1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Construction
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | seismic risk screening; quantitative scoring methodology; probability of collapse; consequences of failure; existing buildings |
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| Abstract | The National Research Council Canada recently developed a Semi-Quantitative Seismic Risk Screening Tool (SQST) for seismic risk screening of existing buildings in Canada. This paper presents the structural scoring system that is part of the SQST. The structural scoring methodology is based on FEMA P-154, but has been substantially modified to suit Canadian seismicity and seismic design and construction practices. Structural scores are obtained by adding structural basic scores and applicable score modifiers. For an existing building, a structural basic score is determined by calculating the probability of collapse on the basis of a number of assumptions. Then a series of score modifiers are calculated to address the effects of applicable building characteristics on the building’s seismic performance. The structural score is compared with an acceptable structural threshold to determine whether the structural seismic risk is acceptable. The objective of the structural scoring system is to ensure an acceptable and consistent seismic risk in building portfolios while minimizing life safety threats. |
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| Publication date | 2021-02-09 |
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| Publisher | Canadian Science Publishing |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Export citation | Export as RIS |
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| Record identifier | 27804479-011a-46d2-9291-8f92881ff01e |
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| Record created | 2023-01-24 |
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| Record modified | 2023-01-24 |
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