ABSTRACT
Chapter 5 is a description of earthquake loading as applied to structures, whether buildings, bridges, or other. Baseline adjustment and filtering of ground motion, as well as the computation of various ground motion parameters and response spectra, are included. Requirements found in various ASCE design specifications are presented, along with a discussion on the importance of ground motion directionality and statistical considerations. Ground motion databases available to the engineer and scientist are identified followed by material on ground motion models, ground motion selection, and ground motion modification for structural analysis.
