New Zealand Society For Earthquake Engineering Assessment and Improvement of the Structural Performance of Buildings in Earthquakes Section 3 Revision Initial Seismic Assessment (original) (raw)

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This document outlines the Initial Seismic Assessment (ISA) for buildings in New Zealand, detailing a two-stage assessment process recommended by the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). It serves as a preliminary evaluation to identify earthquake prone buildings, facilitating further detailed assessments where required. Key factors such as structural performance, site characteristics, and various irregularities are categorized to aid in the assessment, ultimately helping in making informed decisions regarding building safety and retrofitting.