RC1 Medium Rise with Poor Seismic Design

Taxonomy string
RC1 / MR / PD
Construction Type
RC: Reinforced Concrete
GPSS Building Category
RC1: Simple RC Frame
Country
Colombia
Philippines
Peru
El Salvador
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>

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>

Mid rise

3. Height range

MR

<p>2 to 3 stories</p>