Realistic Estimates of the Uncertainties and the Reliability Indices for Shallow Foundation Design Considering Seismic Loading

摘要

The Turkish Earthquake Code “Specification for Structures to be Built in Disaster Areas“rnwas strictly followed to design the shallow foundations of a typical reinforced concrete building. Then,rnthe uncertainties in the force and resistance components that are involved in the design of these shallowrnfoundations are evaluated. The uncertainty in the seismic loading was taken into account, since it is believedrnto be one of the major influencing factors. Typical reliability index values that are realized in therncurrent practice are determined. The results are compared to target reliability indices for superstructuresrnthat are usually employed in practice.