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RC5 Low Rise with Poor Seismic Design

Taxonomy string
RC5 / LR (1) / PD
Construction Type
RC: Reinforced Concrete
GPSS Building Category
RC5: Non-Engineered Reinforced Concrete Structure
Country
Nepal
Colombia
GPSS Building Type
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Taxonomy Parameters
Single storied

1. Height range

LR (1)

<p>Single story</p>

Poor design

2. Seismic design level

PD

<p>- Poor construction quality and workmanship<br>- No seismic enhancement measures<br>- Building designed to withstand gravity loads</p>

RC5: Non-Engineered Reinforced Concrete Structure

3. Main structural system

RC5

<p>- Buildings constructed of a reinforced concrete frame without engineering design</p>

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RC5 Low Rise with Poor Seismic Design
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