RC1 High Rise with Poor Seismic Design

Taxonomy string
RC1 / HR / PD
Construction Type
RC: Reinforced Concrete
GPSS Building Category
RC1: Simple RC Frame
Country
United States
El Salvador
Colombia
Philippines
GPSS Building Type
Taxonomy Parameters
RC1: Simple RC Frame

1. Main structural system

RC1

<p>- Buildings constructed of a reinforced concrete moment resisting frame<br>- With/without in-fill walls which do not contribute to lateral stiffness</p>

High rise

2. Height range

HR

<p>4+ stories</p>

Poor design

3. Seismic design level

PD

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