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A Seismic Design Category (SDC) is cassifcation assigned toa srvture based
‘on is oseupanoy or use (Occupancy Catezory) and on the level of expected sci
‘modified seismic ground motion. This ei be expressed schematically es follows
[Occupaney Category] + [Soll modified seismic ground motion] => SDC
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Figure 2: Areas with Ss <0.189 and 5, = 0.04q (shown in green)
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Tn order to ase the maps, read S, end S; fiom the appropriate igure es indkated
below
[Before spending time determining the SDC of a structure, applicability of the excep-
tions in Section 1613.1 need to be reviewed, The fllowing srvtutes do not requis
determination ofthe SDC and do not need to comply with Chapter 16 seismie re
auiremenis,
4 Detiched one and two-family dvellings located where the mapped short-
evi spectral response abcelertion, 5, is Iss than dg (Exception 1 to Sez
tion 1613.1). See Figure 1
4+ Aariculral storage sructures intended for ony nedenta human oecupaney opie & s
{Exception 3 to Sexton 1613.1, See Sesion 202 for defnton of aed IT Corternnous United Sates Imes) Tae
ballin s
ter ekceptons found in Section 163.1 which int he api o he cs LOO Fae 38) gue 180)
mds ovis slut flowing r,t ater ses nthe SDC BV ao Uh at Woy POSE TSSe) TT
determination poser. These me Lane et
1 Detached en: sd wou dueling in SDC A,B, and Co not nee ol | Pasas MLTIPASIS|| a re ieraac) lute 161958)
‘comply with Chapter 16 seismic requirements (Exception I to Seetion 16131)
2. Conventional ligt-ftame construction need only conform to Section 2308 MIS. Carina, Georla uo 1813.59) Figure 161358)
ception 2 fo Section 1613.1) See Seetion 2302 for definition of convene | ee
ical pchisreweman Sn Hal iio TORCIONT [Fae 16780)
Although not presented as an exception, Section 1613.5.1 allows structures located
Were Ss < 0.15u and Si = 0.0%g (0 only comply withthe SDC A requirements of
Section 11.7 of ASCE 7. See Figure 2
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the higher contour may be use
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‘5,8 she_meximim considered earUiquake spectral response aceclerstion at 1
seeand period
‘eons 207 by SHCA‘The US. Geologal Survey (USGS) has
hile de Si Zee Said ] prepared an Internet calculation tool for
fang same design parame using the ste aa tha wis sed to prepare the
‘round motion maps published in the 2006 IBC and ASCE. 7-05. This method pro-
ides for more atcurie and reliable determination ofS, and $).. You must be con-
need othe Inert when sing the to
1. Goto the USGS wo site at htp/cernqunke uss goviteserchfhazmaps!
2, Click on Seismic Design Values for Buildings, and follow the instructions onthe
page that eomes up (hp eri hquskewsas gowrescarevazanapsisig,
3. Ifyou haye Jaya installed, click on Java Ground Motion Paramcter Calelsto
Version 50.6 (or the current version if diferent). is recommended that vou
lick on “Open” when the Fle Download wisdow appears to open the applies:
4. Alera few moments, the Seismic Parameter calculator will open witha general
inioction. Click “Okay” to go to page with Aralyss Options, You may sleet
IBC or other options fom tie menu inthe drop dows ist near he top of the page
Press the arowiced athe end ofthe bos vo display the options,
5. Afr selecting TBC, cick on the “Data Editon” psi to display the list of ed
6. If you do not have java installed, follow the instrctions on the pegs. Contact
‘information is provided f there are problems with istalltion or use ofthe cae
lator
[STEPS Octenme Sox Gussrcaron
1, The soil needs to be elasifed as Site Glass A,B) C)/D, Bor Fin sesordance
with Section 1613 52 and Table 1613 52,
2 Where the sol shear nave velocity, imo! known, the site class canbe de.
‘mined ffom standard peneaion resktance, oF ftom soll undeined shear
calculated per Section 1613.55,
Droperies are not known insufficient detail to determine the site
D ean be used unless the bulding oficial or geotechnical asta
‘eters tat Sie Class Eo F sol 8 hikely 9 be presenta the ste (Section
1613.52),
(Occupancy Category Whats en Occipaney Catagory IhlhIV?
= Cecuporey Calogg rite asignes to mest buings
Gorapanoy Caoooy/ NE Forbulehge wih ge nampa
parsons sich as
= Schools wih more han 250 stcenls
+ Assambly uses all mor th G00 people
= Tole company gear an 5600 poopie
Aso nonessential ity elles
‘Aso alsa detention eles
= Occupancy Category Vi fo hospitals and acute care fact
tis re, pole and emeryeny response sions; and ut
tis rut for essential astes
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‘Use Tables 1613.5.6(1) and 1613.56) t0 determine the strstre’s SDC, The sore
severe seismic desian category is to be assigned in aecardance with the two tables,
lnespetive ofthe fundamental pero of vibration ofthe structure, 7. unless Seton
1613'541 applies
When S)< 0.75, the SDC can be determined from Table 1613.56(1) lon, fall of
the folloang ae ue (Se iu 3 fr ere = 0.758) -
| Approximate furdamenal period 7, in eich af to erthogona
“Section 12.821) is less than .87, (ASCE 7 Section 1143)
2. In each of two onhogonal direstons, the fandamertal period wsed io ealoulate
Slory driR (ASCE 7 Section 128.62) less han 7,
2. ASCE7 Eg. 12.82 governs calculation of Seismic Response Coeticiem, C,
4. Diaphragms ae iid as defined in ASCE 7 Section 123.1, Otherwise, distance
beteen vertical elements of sismie-ore-resisting system doesnot excoad 40 fh
Occupancy Calgary
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deseroe the etegore
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‘ecupony or use
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‘Soe is the $9 damped design spectral response acceleration at short psrio’s and
calculated as follows:
Som= (MPS The P, value is obtained from Table 1613.50).
Sp isthe 5% dariped desien spectral response acceleration at long. periods and
‘aleulated as follow
‘Sor= (FSD. The F value is obtained from Table 1613.5.32)
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