Seismic reliability assessment of critical facilities : A handbook, supporting documentation, and model code provisions

ABSTRACT

This document summarizes a multi-year research project in the development of a detailed methodology to assess and improve the functional reliability of equipment systems in critical facilities following earthquakes. It is inended to be used by engineers, building officials, owners and other individuals interested in assessing and impoving the capability of a facility to provide critical services. The methodolgy described intends to improve the reliability of equipment systems and make it flexible enough to be used in many types of facilities and does not require personnel with seismic expertise. The approach to this methodogy is simple 1. Systems definition. 2.Evaluation of individual components. 3. Systems evaluation. 4. Risk management, make decisions