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Non-Technical Explanation of the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions

This publication is an introduction to the 1994 edition of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings. Although the NEHRP Provisions have been updated several times since 1994, most recently in 2003, the non-technical explanations provided in this publication remain useful for lay audiences. The publication explains the nature of ground motion generated by earthquakes, how ground motion affects buildings, the techniques used to design against earthquake forces, and how the Provisions translate this information into simple, uniform criteria and requirements for designers and builders.

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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Educational Institutes and Professionals General Public / Households Design and Construction Industry Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions News Media Hazard Mitigation Officers State, Local and Tribal Representatives
Hazard Types:	Earthquake
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques Public Outreach and Education Building Design Regulations, Laws, and Executive Orders Model Codes and Ordinances Hazard Science and Information
Program:	NEHRP - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Last Update Date:	09/06/2007 02:56 PM

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