The 2003 NEHRP Recommended Provisions
For New Buildings And Other Structures
Part 1: Provisions (FEMA 450)


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 Purpose

1.1.2 Scope and application

1.1.3 References

1.1.4 Definitions

1.1.5 Notation

1.2 SEISMIC USE GROUPS

1.2.1 Seismic Use Group III

1.2.2 Seismic Use Group II

1.2.3 Seismic Use Group I

1.2.4 Multiple use

1.2.5 Seismic Use Group III structure access protection

1.3 OCCUPANCY IMPORTANCE FACTOR

1.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY

1.4.1 Determination of Seismic Design Category

1.4.2 Site limitation for Seismic Design Categories E and F

1.5 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY A

1.5.1 Lateral forces

1.5.2 Connections

1.5.3 Anchorage of concrete or masonry walls

1.5.4 Tanks assigned to Seismic Use Group III

Chapter 2, QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 Scope

2.1.2 References

2.1.3 Definitions

2.1.4 Notation

2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 Details of quality assurance plan

2.2.2 Contractor responsibility

2.3 SPECIAL INSPECTION

2.3.1 Piers, piles, and caissons

2.3.2 Reinforcing steel

2.3.3 Structural concrete

2.3.4 Prestressed concrete

2.3.5 Structural masonry

2.3.6 Structural steel

2.3.7 Structural wood

2.3.8 Cold-formed steel

2.3.9 Architectural components

2.3.10 Mechanical and electrical components

2.3.11 Seismic isolation systems

2.4 TESTING

2.4.1 Reinforcing and prestressing steel

2.4.2 Structural concrete

2.4.3 Structural masonry

2.4.4 Structural steel

2.4.5 Mechanical and electrical equipment

2.4.6 Seismically isolated structures

2.5 STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS

2.6 REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES

Chapter 3, GROUND MOTION (Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5)

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Scope

3.1.2 References

3.1.3 Definitions

3.1.4 Notation

3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Site class

3.2.2 Procedure selection

3.3 GENERAL PROCEDURE

3.3.1 Mapped acceleration parameters

3.3.2 Site coefficients and adjusted acceleration parameters

3.3.3 Design acceleration parameters

3.3.4 Design response spectrum

3.4 SITE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE

3.4.1 Probabilistic maximum considered earthquake

3.4.2 Deterministic maximum considered earthquake

3.4.3 Site-specific maximum considered earthquake

3.4.4 Design response spectrum

3.5 SITE CLASSIFICATION FOR SEISMIC DESIGN

3.5.1 Site class definitions

3.5.2 Steps for classifying a site

Chapter 4, STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 Scope

4.1.2 References

4.1.3 Definitions

4.1.4 Notation

4.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.2.1 Design basis

4.2.2 Combination of load effects

4.3 SEISMIC-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEM

4.3.1 Selection and limitations (revised 07/29/04)

4.3.2 Configuration

4.3.3 Redundancy

4.4 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

4.4.1 Procedure selection

4.4.2 Application of loading

4.5 DEFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1 Deflection and drift limits

4.5.2 Seismic Design Categories B and C

4.5.3 Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F

4.6 DESIGN AND DETAILING REQUIREMENTS

4.6.1 Seismic design Category B

4.6.2 Seismic design Category C

4.6.3 Seismic Design Category D, E, and F

ALTERNATIVE SIMPLIFIED CHAPTER 4

Chapter 5, STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS PROCEDURES

5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 Scope

5.1.2 Definitions

5.1.3 Notation

5.2 EQUIVALENT LATERAL FORCE PROCEDURE

5.2.1 Seismic base shear

5.2.2 Period determination

5.2.3 Vertical distribution of seismic forces

5.2.4 Horizontal shear distribution

5.2.5 Overturning

5.2.6 Drift determination and P-delta effects

5.3 RESPONSE SPECTRUM PROCEDURE

5.3.1 Modeling

5.3.2 Modes

5.3.3 Modal properties

5.3.4 Modal base shear

5.3.5 Modal forces, deflections and drifts

5.3.6 Modal story shears and moments

5.3.7 Design values

5.3.8 Horizontal shear distribution

5.3.9 Foundation overturning

5.3.10 P-delta effects

5.4 LINEAR RESPONSE HISTORY PROCEDURE

5.4.1 Modeling

5.4.2 Ground motion

5.4.3 Response parameters

5.5 NONLINEAR RESPONSE HISTORY PROCEDURE

5.5.1 Modeling

5.5.2 Ground motion and other loading

5.5.3 Response parameters

5.5.4 Design review

5.6 SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERATION EFFECTS

5.6.1 General

5.6.2 Equivalent lateral force procedure

5.6.3 Response spectrum procedure

APPENDIX to Chapter 5, NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE

Chapter 6, ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 Scope

6.1.2 References

6.1.3 Definitions

6.1.4 Notation

6.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 Seismic Design Category

6.2.2 Component importance factor

6.2.3 Consequential damage

6.2.4 Flexibility

6.2.5 Component force transfer

6.2.6 Seismic forces

6.2.7 Seismic relative displacements

6.2.8 Component anchorage

6.2.9 Construction documents

6.3 ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS

6.3.1 Forces and displacements

6.3.2 Exterior nonstructural wall elements and connections

6.3.3 Out-of-plane bending

6.3.4 Suspended ceilings

6.3.5 Access floors

6.3.6 Partitions

6.3.7 General

6.3.8 Seismic drift limits for glass components

6.4 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

6.4.1 Component period

6.4.2 Mechanical components

6.4.3 Electrical components

6.4.4 Supports and attachments

6.4.5 Utility and service lines

6.4.6 HVAC ductwork

6.4.7 Piping systems

6.4.8 Boilers and pressure vessels

6.4.9 Elevators

Appendix to Chapter 6, ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF PIPING SYSTEMS

Chapter 7, FOUNDATION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

7.1 GENERAL

7.1.1 Scope

7.1.2 References

7.1.3 Definitions

7.1.4 Notation

7.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

7.2.1 Foundation components

7.2.2 Soil capacities

7.2.3 Foundation load-deformation characteristics

7.3 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY B

7.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY C

7.4.1 Investigation

7.4.2 Pole-type structures

7.4.3 Foundation ties

7.4.4 Special pile requirements

7.5 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D, E, AND F

7.5.1 Investigation

7.5.2 Liquefaction potential and soil strength loss

7.5.3 Foundation ties

7.5.4 Special pile and grade beam requirements

Appendix to Chapter 7, GEOTECHNICAL ULTIMATE STRENGTH DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS AND FOUNDATION LOAD-DEFORMATION MODELING

Chapter 8, STEEL STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

8.1 GENERAL

8.1.1 Scope

8.1.2 References

8.1.3 Definitions

8.1.4 Notation

8.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

8.2.1 Seismic Design Categories B and C

8.2.2 Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F

8.3 STRUCTURAL STEEL

8.3.1 Material properties for determination of required strength

8.4 COLD-FORM STEEL

8.4.1 Modifications to references

8.4.2 Light-frame walls

8.4.3 Prescriptive framing

8.4.4 Steel deck diaphragms

8.5 STEEL CABLES

8.6 RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS FOR BUCKLING-RESTRAINED

BRACED FRAMES

8.6.1 Symbols

8.6.2 Glossary

8.6.3 Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBF)

8.7 RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL STEEL PLATE

WALLS

8.7.1 Symbols

8.7.2 Glossary

8.7.3 Scope

8.7.4 Webs

8.7.5 Connections of webs to boundary elements

8.7.6 Horizontal and vertical boundary elements (HBE and VBE)

Chapter 9, CONCRETE STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9.1 GENERAL

9.1.1 Scope

9.1.2 References

9.1.3 General definitions

9.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9.2.1 Classification of shear walls

9.2.2 Modifications to ACI 318

9.3 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY B

9.3.1 Ordinary moment frames

9.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY C

9.4.1 Classification of shear walls

9.4.2 Plain concrete

9.5 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D, E, AND F

9.6 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL PRECAST STRUCTURAL

WALLS BASED ON VALIDATION TESTING

9.6.1 Notation

9.6.2 Definitions

9.6.3 Scope and general requirements

9.6.4 Design procedure

9.6.5 Test modules

9.6.6 Testing agency

9.6.7 Test method

9.6.8 Test report

9.6.9 Test module acceptance criteria

9.6.10 Reference

Appendix to Chapter 9, UNTOPPED PRECAST DIAPHRAGMS

Chapter 10, COMPOSITE STEEL AND CONCRETE STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
10.1 GENERAL

10.1.1 Scope

10.1.2 References

10.1.3 Definitions

10.1.4 Notation
10.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
10.3 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES B AND C
10.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D, E, AND F
10.5 MODIFICATIONS TO AISC SEISMIC, PART II

10.5.1 Changes to nomenclature

10.5.2 Changes to definitions in the AISC Glossary

10.5.3 Changes to section 1-Scope

10.5.4 Changes to Section 2 - Referenced Specifications, Codes and Standards

10.5.5 Changes to Section 3 - Seismic Design Categories

10.5.6 Changes to Section 4 - Loads, Load Combinations and Nominal Strengths

10.5.7 Changes to Section 5.2 - Concrete and steel reinforcement

10.5.8 Changes to Section 6.3 - Composite Beams

10.5.9 Changes to Section 6.4 - Reinforced-Concrete-Encased Composite Columns

10.5.10 Changes to Section 6.4a - Ordinary Seismic System Requirements

10.5.11 Changes to Section 6.5 - Concrete-Filled Composite Columns

10.5.12 Changes to Section 6.5a - Concrete-Filled Composite Columns

10.5.13 Changes to Section 7.3 - Nominal Strength of Connections

10.5.14 Changes to Section 8.2 - Columns

10.5.15 Changes to Section 8.3 - Composite Beams

10.5.16 Changes to Section 8.4 - Partially Restrained (PR) Moment Connections

10.5.17 Changes to Section 9.3 - Beams

10.5.18 Changes to Section 9.4 - Moment Connections

10.5.19 Changes to Section 9.5 - Column-Beam Moment Ratio

10.5.20 Changes to Section 10.2 - Columns

10.5.21 Changes to Section 10.4 - Moment Connections

10.5.22 Changes to Section 11.4 - Moment Connections

10.5.23 Changes to Section 12.4 - Braces

10.5.24 Changes Title for Section 15.3

10.5.25 Changes Title for Section 16.3

10.5.26 Add New Section 15.4

10.5.27 Add New Section 16.4

Chapter 11, MASONRY STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

11.1 GENERAL

11.1.1 Scope

11.1.2 References

11.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

11.2.1 Classification of shear walls

11.2.2 Modifications to ACI 530/ADCE 5/TMS 402 and ACI 530.1/ASCE 5/TMS 602

11.3 SPECIAL MOMENT FRAMES OF MASONRY

11.3.1 Calculation of required strength

11.3.2 Flexural yielding

11.3.3 Materials

11.3.4 Reinforcement

11.3.5 Beams

11.3.6 Columns

11.3.7 Beam-column intersections

11.4 GLASS-UNIT MASONRY AND MASONRY VENEER

11.4.1 Design lateral forces and displacements

11.4.2 Glass-unit masonry design

11.4.3 Masonry veneer design

11.5 PRESTRESSED MASONRY

11.5.1

Chapter 12, WOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

12.1 GENERAL

12.1.1 Scope

12.1.2 References

12.1.3 Definitions

12.1.4 Notation

12.2 DESIGN METHODS

12.2.1 Seismic Design Categories B, C, and D

12.2.2 Seismic Design Categories E and F

12.2.3 Modifications to AF&PA SDPWS for Seismic Design Categories B, C, and D

12.2.4 Modifications to AF&PA SDPWS for Seismic Design Categories E, and F

12.3 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERED WOOD

CONSTRUCTION

12.3.1 Framing

12.4 CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION

12.4.1 Limitations

12.4.2 Braced walls

12.4.3 Detailing requirements

Chapter 13, SEISMICALLY ISOLATED STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

13.1 GENERAL

13.1.1 Scope

13.1.2 Definitions

13.1.3 Notation

13.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

13.2.1 Occupancy importance factor

13.2.2 Configuration

13.2.3 Ground motion

13.2.4 Procedure selection

13.2.5 Isolation system

13.2.6 Structural system

13.2.7 Elements of structures and nonstructural components

13.3 EQUIVALENT LATERAL FORCE PROCEDURE

13.3.1 Deformational characteristics of the isolation system

13.3.2 Minimum lateral displacements

13.3.3 Minimum distribution of forces

13.3.4 Vertical distribution of forces

13.3.5 Drift limits

13.4 DYNAMIC PROCEDURES

13.4.1 Modeling

13.4.2 Description of procedures

13.4.3 Minimum lateral displacements and forces

13.4.4Drift limits

13.5 DESIGN REVIEW

13.6 TESTING

13.6.1 Prototype tests

13.6.2 Determination of force-deflection characteristics

13.6.3 Test specimen adequacy

13.6.4 Design properties of the isolation system

Chapter 14, NONBUILDING STRUCTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

14.1 GENERAL

14.1.1 Scope

14.1.2 References

14.1.3 Definitions

14.1.4 Notation

14.1.5 Nonbuilding structures supported by other structures

14.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

14.2.1 Seismic Use Groups and importance factors

14.2.2 Ground motion

14.2.3 Design basis

14.2.4 Seismic-force-resisting system selection and limitations

14.2.5 Structural analysis procedure selection

14.2.6 Seismic weight

14.2.7 Rigid nonbuilding structures

14.2.8 Minimum base shear

14.2.9 Fundamental period

14.2.10 Vertical distribution of seismic forces

14.2.11 Deformation requirements

14.2.12 Nonbuilding structure classification

14.3 NONBUILDING STRUCTUTRES SIMILAR TO BUILDINGS

14.3.1 Electrical power generating facilities

14.3.2 Structural towers for tanks and vessels

14.3.3 Piers and wharves

14.3.4 Pipe racks

14.3.5 Steel storage tanks

14.4 NONBUILDING STRUCTURES NOT SIMILAR TO BUILDINGS

14.4.1 General

14.4.2 Earth retaining structures

14.4.3 Stacks and chimneys

14.4.4 Amusement structures

14.4.5 Special hydraulic structures

14.4.6 Secondary containment systems

14.4.7 Tanks and vessels

Appendix to Chapter 14, OTHER NONBUILDING STRUCTURES

Chapter 15, STRUCTURES WITH DAMPING SYSTEMS

15.1 GENERAL

15.1.1 Scope

15.1.2 Definitions

15.1.3 Notation

15.2 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

15.2.1 Seismic Design Category A

15.2.2 System requirements

15.2.3 Ground motion

15.2.4 Procedure selection

15.2.5 Damping system

15.3 NONLINEAR PROCEDURES

15.3.1 Nonlinear response history procedure

15.3 2 Nonlinear static procedure

15.4 RESPONSE SPECTRUM PROCEDURE

15.4.1 Modeling 273

15.4.2 Seismic-force-resisting system

15.4.3 Damping system

15.5 EQUIVALENT LATERAL FORCE PROCEDURE

15.5.1 Modeling

15.5.2 Seismic-force-resisting system

15.5.3 Damping system

15.6 DAMPED RESPONSE MODIFICATION

15.6.1 Damping coefficient

15.6.2 Effective damping

15.6.3 Effective ductility demand

15.6.4 Maximum effective ductility demand

15.7 SEIMIC LOAD CONDITIONS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

15.7.1 Nonlinear procedures

15.7.2 Seismic-force-resisting system

15.7.3 Damping system

15.8 DESIGN REVIEW

15.9 TESTING

15.9.1 Prototype tests

15.9.2 Production testing

Appendix A DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE 2000 AND THE 2003 EDITIONS OF THE NEHRP RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS

Appendix B PARTICIPANTS IN THE BSSC 2003 PROVISIONS UPDATE PROGRAM