Code Requirements

The definition of the code requirements can be done through the Code Requirements area of the main SeismoBuild window.

The Code Requirements area features a series of pages where the necessary settings for the analyses and the checks may be determined according to the selected Code or Standard. The Codes available in the current version of SeismoBuild are the Eurocode 8- Part 3, along with the majority of the available National Annexes the American Code for Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings (ASCE), the Italian National Seismic Code (NTC-18), the Greek Seismic Interventions Code (KANEPE) and the Turkish Seismic Evaluation Building Code (TBDY); once the Code is selected the pages are accordingly modified.

The pages available within the Code Requirements area are listed below:

• Limit States / Performance Objectives

• Seismic Actions (Target Spectrum)

• Analysis Type - Lateral Load Profile

• Knowledge Level

• Static Action

• Interstorey Drift Limits (Only in NTC)

• Target Displacement Parameters (Only in KANEPE)

• Checks

Note: The available Codes depend on the edition of the SeismoBuild. Users should select the edition with the required Codes.