What Most Contractors Miss During Crawl Space Assessments
What Most Contractors Miss During Crawl Space Assessments When it comes to protecting the foundation of your home, few things […]
Performance-based seismic design
How to Select Materials for Corrosion Resistance
How to Select Materials for Corrosion Resistance Metal hardware is what keeps every structure together. However, despite this, it’s also
Common Seismic Building Code Violations in the Bay Area
In a high seismic activity region like the Bay Area, specific seismic building codes have been created to ensure the
What Is the FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology?
What Is the FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology? The FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology is a performance-based approach for evaluating how buildings
Performance-Based vs. Code-Based Seismic Design
Performance-Based vs. Code-Based Seismic Design In earthquake-prone regions, building owners and developers need to weigh up their design approach carefully.
How to Set Earthquake Performance Goals
How to Set Earthquake Performance Goals When it comes to earthquake performance goals, you can just follow the “code”, for