Basic Seismic Design Workflow with Examples for Low Seismicity

The NCSEA design guide presents simple examples for low seismic regions. It is intended that this guide may be used as a workflow and checklist while designing larger, and more complicated buildings, thus promoting more consistent and reliable calculations while minimizing errors or omissions.

The learning objectives for the guide include:

• Learn how to navigate through the ASCE 7 Seismic Provisions by following a defined Workflow procedure.
• Learn seismic design application by reviewing example calculations for simple buildings.
• Learn the benefits of following the Workflow and a simple example while designing a similar but more complex building.
• Structural engineers who are at the beginning of their career or have minimal seismic design experience will improve their knowledge and understanding of seismic design. Additionally, experienced structural engineers designing structures will benefit from the Guide as it will confirm knowledge, help minimize errors, and provide a consistent format for calculations.