Seismic Design and Evaluation of Structures, Systems, and Components

DOE-STD-1020-2002

For sites with PC-3 or PC-4 SSCs, obtain or develop a seismic hazard curve and

design response spectra in accordance with DOE-STD-1023 (Ref. 2-19) for all

performance categories based on site characterization discussed in DOE-STD-1022

(Ref. 1-14).

Establish design basis earthquake from PH, (see Table 2-1) mean seismic hazard

curve, and median response spectra.

For sites with only PC-1 and PC-2 SSCs, and no site-specific seismic hazard

curve, obtain seismic coefficients from model building codes which are based on

national seismic hazard maps prepared by the United States Geological Survey.

If available, site specific data can be used for these categories but with

limitations imposed in the IBC 2000.

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