Evaluation of Housing Performance and Seismic Design Implications in the Northridge Earthquake

This study gives an in-depth scientific analysis of a representative sample of the housing stock that was assessed following the Northridge Earthquake. Correlations between ground motion parameters and damage characteristics are investigated. The findings indicate that residential building damage does not correlate very well with current ground motion parameters used for the purpose of design. The recommendations call for new or improved design methods that better reflect the actual performance of light-frame buildings in seismic events. Prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders by the NAHB Research Center.

Published in 1999
19 pages
$30.00