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Seismic design loads for standard buildings are given in seismic building codes. Code response spectra are obtained from generalised spectra for different soil classes and reference hazard parameters, like peak ground acceleration, in order to scale the spectrum according to the hazard at the site (e.g. using earthquake zones). For sites of special facilities and constructions that are designed for longer return periods than standard buildings, a site-specific hazard assessment leads to more realistic seismic loads than code spectra scaled by importance factors. The article presents general methodologies, procedures and approaches for a site-specific seismic hazard assessment, taking into account local soil properties.
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Schmitt, T. (2014). Site-Specific Seismic Hazard Assessment. In: Klinkel, S., Butenweg, C., Lin, G., Holtschoppen, B. (eds) Seismic Design of Industrial Facilities. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-02810-7_3
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