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Presents the calibration of load combinations based on statistics for dead load, live load due to use and occupancy, snow load and wind load for structures in Canada. Background on the adoption of a companion-action format for load combinations by the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC); Analysis of the accuracy of calculated load combinations and factors for the 2005 NBCC; Results and implications.

Presents a study that investigated seismic design using the equivalent static load method. Background on approaches in determining seismic load forces; Analysis of the effects of higher modes on base shear; Results and implications for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.

Presents a study that examined the effect of foundation rocking on the seismic response of shear walls. Background on the provisions of the 1995 National Building Code of Canada regarding foundations; Application of an analysis model to represent a shear-wall structure; Results and implications.

Discusses changes in the provisions of the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada regarding seismic loading and design. Seismic hazards in spectral format; Probability of exceedance; Calculation of fundamental periods; Treatment of irregularities; Dynamic analysis requirements.

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Presents a study that examined the provisions of the 1995 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) with regard to the elastic response of simple asymmetric building models to earthquake motions. Background on the torsion provisions of the 1995 NBCC; Analysis of the torsional response of the single-story building model; Results and implications.

Presents statistics for dead load, live load due to use and occupancy, snow load and wind load that have been adopted for calibration in Canada. Background on the companion-action format for load combinations to be adopted by the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC); Results of a survey of typical construction tolerances in the country; Details of the live load reduction factor equation used in the NBCC.

Examines dynamic analysis procedures for the computation of seismic design forces. Categories of dynamic analysis procedures; Information on the seismic provisions of the 1995 National Building Code of Canada; Details of the determination of the structural period to be used in association with the equivalent static force method.

Examines the provisions of the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada for earthquake load and effects on structures. Aim of the proposed provisions; Details of the inclusion of soil effects in the provisions; Examples of calculations for typical multi-story buildings in Canada.

Provides information on the provisions of the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada regarding earthquake-resistant design. Requirements for complete load paths; Definitions of irregular structures and special design requirements associated with the irregularities; Importance of the effects of displacements.

Focuses on the development of a seismic hazard model by the Geological Survey of Canada to update the seismic hazard maps of the country. History of seismic hazard maps; Technological changes in seismic hazard analysis; Information on the provisions of the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.

Examines proposed changes to the 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada regarding seismic force modification factors. Background on developments in the base shear equation for seismic design; Analysis of several approaches in determining force modification factors; Results and implications.

Presents a study that examined foundation factors in seismic codes to capture the amplification effects of local soil conditions on ground motions. Review of developments in categorizing site conditions for seismic codes; Analysis of approaches to foundation factors; Implications of the results for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.