1 Assoc. AIA Design Director, Masonry Institute of America
2 P.E. Executive Director, Masonry Institute of America
ABSTRACT
Earthquakes are a recognized threat to life safety and buildings. To help prevent loss of life and reduce damage to structures, special detailing requirements are imposed by the Building Codes. These . requirements are based on the seismic exposure in which the building is located.
Seismicity in North America has been very active and this paper will highlight the seismic areas of the three countries conforming to NAFTA; Canada, United States and Mexico. Seismic exposure maps are provided which are useful providing an overall picture of the geographical patterns of earthquake damage, including the influence of soils and local geology.
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