[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Buildings and Structures]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Seismic loading Seismic loading is one of the basic concepts of earthquake engineering which means application of an earthquake-generated agitation to a structure. It happens at contact surfaces of a structure either with the ground, or with adjacent structures, or with gravity waves from tsunami. Seismic loading depends, primarily, on: Anticipated earthquake's parameters at the site – known as seismic hazard Geotechnical parameters of the site Structure's parameters Characteristics of the anticipated gravity waves from tsunami (if applicable). Sometimes, seismic load exceeds ability of a structure to resist it without being broken, partially or completely Due to their mutual interaction, seismic loading and seismic performance of a structure are intimately related. == See also == Earthquake engineering structures == References == - [[Professional Practice/Public & Cultural/Low Cost Construction]] - [[Landscape/Surveying & Mapping]] - [[History and Theory/World History]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 09 - Plumbing Services/Section 2 - Drainage and Sanitation]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Indoor Air Quality]] - [[Research, Analysis & Citations/Checklists and Templates]] - [[Environmental Design/Daylighting Design]] - [[Landscape/Landscape Design]] - [[Building Construction/Structural Systems/Foundation Systems]] - [[Professional Practice/Construction Management/Site Management]]