Impact of Seismic Design Provisions of 2000 IBC: Comparison with 1997 UBC

摘要

This paper examines the potential impact of the 2000 International Building Code (IBC) on seismic design in parts of the country where the Uniform Building Code is adopted. This is done through a generalized comparison of detailing requirements and seismic design forces at a number of specific locations wehre the UBC is used. The impact is also examined through comparative seismic designs of a number of reinforced concrete buildings with varying design parameters by the 2000 IBC and the 1997 UBC.