RC3 Medium Rise with Poor Seismic Design

Taxonomy string
RC3 / MR / PD
Construction Type
RC: Reinforced Concrete
GPSS Building Category
RC3: Short Column RC Frames
Country
Peru
Mexico
Venezuela
Colombia
El Salvador
GPSS Building Type
Taxonomy Parameters
Poor design

1. 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

2. Height range

MR

<p>2 to 3 stories</p>

RC3: Short Column RC Frames

3. Main structural system

RC3

<p>- Buildings constructed of a reinforced concrete moment resisting frame<br>- In-fill walls as stiffening element<br>- Presence of short/captive columns</p>