Abstract
Consequently planning to mitigate earthquake hazards requires a unique engineering approach. The three terms seismic hazard, value at risk of a structure and its vulnerability forming together the seismic risk are briefly discussed. It is shown that the only influence of seismic design to reduce the seismic risk consists in improving the vulnerability of a structure. Basic concepts for seismic design codes are outlined with special emphasis on the role of ductility.
A description of the effects of the Liège earthquake (November 8, 1983) on structures is not subject of this paper. (Reference is made to (31).)
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Ammann, W.J. (1985). Basic Concepts for Seismic Design. In: Melchior, P.J. (eds) Seismic Activity in Western Europe. NATO ASI Series, vol 144. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5273-7_31
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