ISO 3010:2017

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3010
Third edition
2017-03
Bases for design of structures —
Seismic actions on structures
Bases du calcul des constructions — Actions sismiques sur les
structures
Reference number
ISO 3010:2017(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 3
5 Bases of seismic design . 4
6 Principles of seismic design. 4
6.1 Site conditions . 4
6.2 Structural configuration . 5
6.2.1 Plan irregularities . 5
6.2.2 Vertical irregularities . 5
6.3 Influence of nonstructural elements . 5
6.4 Strength and ductility. 5
6.5 Deformation of the structure . 6
6.6 Response control systems . 6
6.7 Foundations . 6
7 Principles of evaluating seismic actions . 6
7.1 Variable and accidental actions . 6
7.2 Dynamic and equivalent static analyses . 6
7.2.1 Equivalent static analysis . 6
7.2.2 Dynamic analysis . 7
7.2.3 Nonlinear static analysis . 7
7.3 Criteria for determination of seismic actions . 7
7.3.1 Seismicity of the region . 7
7.3.2 Site conditions . . 7
7.3.3 Dynamic properties of the structure . 7
7.3.4 Consequence of failure of the structure . 8
7.3.5 Spatial variation of earthquake ground motion . 8
8 Evaluation of seismic actions by equivalent static analysis . 8
8.1 Equivalent static loadings . 8
8.1.1 ULS . 8
8.1.2 SLS . 9
8.2 Seismic action effects within the seismic force-resisting system .10
8.3 Seismic actions on parts of structures .10
9 Evaluation of seismic actions by dynamic analysis.11
9.1 General .11
9.2 Dynamic analysis procedures .11
9.3 Response spectrum analysis .11
9.4 Response history analysis and earthquake ground motions .11
9.4.1 Recorded earthquake ground motions .11
9.4.2 Simulated earthquake ground motions .12
9.5 Model of the structure .12
9.6 Evaluation of analytical results .13
10 Nonlinear static analysis .13
11 Estimation of paraseismic influences .13
Annex A (informative) Load factors as related to the reliability of the structure, seismic
hazard zoning factor and representative values of earthquake ground motion intensity.14
Annex B (informative) Normalized design response spectrum .18
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Annex C (informative) Seismic force distribution parameters for equivalent static analysis .21
Annex D (informative) Structural design factor for linear analysis .25
Annex E (informative) Combination of components of seismic action .28
Annex F (informative) Torsional moments .30
Annex G (informative) Damping ratio .32
Annex H (informative) Dynamic analysis .35
Annex I (informative) Nonlinear static analysis and capacity spectrum method.40
Annex J (informative) Soil-structure interaction .44
Annex K (informative) Seismic design of high-rise buildings .47
Annex L (informative) Deformation limits .49
Annex M (informative) Response control systems .50
Annex N (informative) Non-engineered construction .54
Annex O (informative) Tsunami actions .56
Annex P (informative) Paraseismic influences .59
Bibliography .60
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by ISO/TC 98, Bases for design of structures, Subcommittee SC 3, Loads,
forces and other actions.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3010:2001), which has been technically
revised.
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Introduction
This document presents basic principles for the evaluation of seismic actions on structures. The seismic
actions described are fundamentally compatible with ISO 2394.
It also includes principles of seismic design, since the evaluation of seismic actions on structures and
the design of the structures are closely related.
Annexes A to P of this document are for information only.
NOTE 1 ISO 23469 and ISO 13033 are companion documents to this document. They provide basic design
criteria for geotechnical works and for nonstructural components and systems, respectively.
NOTE 2 ISO 23469 specifies the procedure to determine the design ground motion for the dynamic analysis of
geotechnical works. The procedure in ISO 23469 is applicable to the generation of design ground motion for the
structures that exhibit interaction with the ground or the geotechnical works.
NOTE 3 ISO 13033 and its annexes use the same terms and definitions that are used in this document. The
ground motion criteria specified in ISO 13033 are the same criteria that are used in this document. The demand
on nonstructural components and systems is directly related to the response of the building in which they are
located. Therefore, the procedures used to determine the design ground motion and building seismic response
are directly referenced to this document.
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Bases for design of structures — Seismic actions on
structures
1 Scope
This document specifies principles of evaluating seismic actions for the seismic design of buildings
(including both the super structure and foundation) and other structures.
This document is not applicable to certain structures, such as bridges, dams, geotechnical works and
tunnels, although some of the principles can be referred to for the seismic design of those structures.
This document is not applicable to nuclear power plants, since these are dealt with separately in other
International Standards.
In regions where the seismic hazard is low, methods of design for structural integrity can be used in
lieu of methods based on a consideration of seismic actions.
This document is not a legally binding and enforceable code. It can be viewed as a source document that
is utilized in the development of codes of practice by the competent authority responsible for issuing
structural design regulations.
NOTE 1 This document has been prepared mainly for new engineered structures. The principles are, however,
applicable to developing appropriate prescriptive rules for non-engineered structures (see Annex N). The
principles could also be applied to evaluating seismic actions on existing structures.
NOTE 2 Other structures include self-supporting structures other than buildings that carry gravity loads and
are required to resist seismic actions. These structures include seismic force-resisting systems similar to those
in buildings, such as a trussed tower or a pipe rack, or systems very different from those in buildings, such as a
liquid storage tank or a chimney. Additional examples include structures found at chemical plants, mines, power
plants, harbours, amusement parks and civil infrastructure facilities.
NOTE 3 The level of seismic hazard that would be considered low depends not only on the seismicity of the
region but also on other factors, including types of construction, traditional practices, etc. Methods of design for
structural integrity include nominal design horizontal forces (such as an equivalent static loading determined
from a simplified equivalent static analysis) which provide a measure of protection against seismic actions.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 13033, Bases for design of structures — Loads, forces and other actions — Seismic actions on
nonstructural components for building applications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http:// www .iso .org/ obp
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3.1
base shear
design horizontal force acting at the base of the structure
3.2
complete quadratic combination method
CQC
method to evaluate the maximum response of a structure by the quadratic combination of modal
response values
3.3
ductility
ability to deform beyond the elastic limit under cyclic loadings without significant reduction in strength
or energy absorption capacity
3.4
liquefaction
loss or significant reduction of shear strength and stiffness under cyclic loadings in saturated, loose,
cohesionless soils
3.5
moderate earthquake ground motion
ground motion used for SLS caused by earthquakes which may be expected to occur at the site during
the service life of the structure
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A.
3.6
normalized design response spectrum
spectrum to determine the base shear factor relative to the maximum ground acceleration as a function
of the fundamental natural period of the structure
3.7
paraseismic influences
ground motion whose characteristics are similar to those of earthquake ground motions, but its sources
are mainly due to industrial, explosive, traffic, and other human activities
3.8
P-delta effect
second-order effect which is caused by the action of gravity on the displaced mass
3.9
restoring force
force exerted by the deformed structure or structural elements which tends to move the structure or
structural elements to the original position
3.10
seismic force distribution factor of the ith level
k
F,i
factor to distribute the seismic base shear to the ith level, which characterizes the distribution of
seismic forces in elevation, where k = 1
å
F,i
Note 1 to entry: See Annex C.
3.11
seismic hazard zoning factor
k
Z
factor to express the relative seismic hazard of the region
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3.12
seismic shear factor
factor to give seismic shear of one level, that is defined as the seismic shear of the level divided by the
weight of the structure above the level
3.13
seismic shear distribution factor of the ith level
k
V,i
ratio of the seismic shear factor of the ith level to the seismic shear factor of the base, which
characterizes the distribution of seismic shears in elevation where k = 1 at the base and usually
V,i
becomes largest at the top
Note 1 to entry: See Annex C.
3.14
severe earthquake ground motion
ground motion used for ULS caused by an earthquake that could occur at the site
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A.
3.15
soil-structure interaction
effect by which structure and surrounding soil mutually affect their overall response
3.16
square root of sum of squares method
method to evaluate the maximum response of a structure by the square root of the sum of the squares
of modal response values
3.17
structural design factor
k
D
factor to reduce seismic forces or shears to levels to be used for design, taking into account ductility,
acceptable deformation, restoring force characteristics, and overstrength of the structure
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
F design lateral seismic force of the ith level of a structure for SLS
E,s,i
F design lateral seismic force of the ith level of a structure for ULS
E,u,i
F gravity load at the ith level of the structure
G,i
k representative value of earthquake ground motion intensity for SLS
E,s
k representative value of earthquake ground motion intensity for ULS
E,u
k ordinate of the normalized design response spectrum
R
k soil factor
S
n number of levels above the base
SLS serviceability limit state
SRSS square root of sum of squares
SSI soil-structure interaction
ULS ultimate limit state
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V design lateral seismic shear of the ith level of a structure for SLS
E,s,i
V design lateral seismic shear of the ith level of a structure for ULS
E,u,i
γ load factor as related to reliability of the structure for SLS
E,s
γ load factor as related to reliability of the structure for ULS
E,u
5 Bases of seismic design
The basic philosophy of seismic design of structures is, in the event of earthquakes
— to prevent human casualties,
— to ensure continuity of vital services, and
— to reduce damage to property.
In addition to these, societal goals for the environment should be considered.
It is recognized that to give complete protection against all earthquakes is not economically feasible for
most types of structures. This document states the following basic principles.
a) The structure should not collapse nor experience other similar forms of structural failure due to
severe earthquake ground motions that could occur at the site [ultimate limit state (ULS)]. Higher
reliability for this limit state should be provided for structures with high consequence of failure.
b) The structure should withstand moderate earthquake ground motions which may be expected
to occur at the site during the service life of the structure with damage within accepted limits
[serviceability limit state (SLS)].
Structural integrity should also be examined by considering the behaviour of the structure after
exceeding each of the limit states (SLS and ULS). If it is essential that services (e.g. mechanical and
electrical equipment including their distribution systems) retain their functions after severe or
moderate earthquake ground motions, then the seismic actions should be evaluated in accordance with
the requirements of ISO 13033. The structure itself should also be verified that essential functions
remain operational under the same level of the motions.
NOTE 1 In addition to the seismic design and construction of structures stated in this document, it is important
to consider adequate countermeasures against subsequent disasters (such as fire, leakage of hazardous materials
from industrial facilities or storage tanks, large-scale landslides and tsunami) which may be triggered by the
earthquake.
NOTE 2 Following an earthquake, earthquake-damaged structures might need to be evaluated for safe
occupation during a period of time when aftershocks occur. This document, however, does not address actions
that can be expected due to aftershocks. In this case, a model of the damaged structure is required to evaluate
seismic actions.
6 Principles of seismic design
6.1 Site conditions
Conditions of the site under seismic actions should be evaluated, taking into account microzonation
criteria (vicinity to active faults, soil profile, soil behaviour under large strain, liquefaction potential,
topography, subsurface irregularity, and other factors such as interactions between these).
In the case of liquefaction prone sites, appropriate foundations and/or ground improvement should be
introduced to accommodate or control such phenomena (see ISO 23469).
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In areas prone to tsunami hazard, certain important structures (vertical evacuation refuges, hospitals,
emergency communication facilities, etc.) are required to resist tsunami actions (see Annex O).
6.2 Structural configuration
For better seismic resistance, it is recommended that structures have regular forms in both plan and
elevation.
6.2.1 Plan irregularities
Structural elements to resist horizontal seismic actions should be arranged such that torsional effects
become as small as possible. Irregular shapes in plan causing eccentric distribution of forces are not
desirable, since they produce torsional effects which are difficult to assess accurately and which may
amplify the dynamic response of the structure (see Annex F).
6.2.2 Vertical irregularities
Changes in mass, stiffness, and capacity along the height of the structure should be minimized to avoid
damage concentration (see Annex C).
When a structure with complex form is to be designed, an appropriate dynamic analysis is recommended
in order to check the potential behaviour of the structure.
6.3 Influence of nonstructural elements
The structure, including nonstructural as well as structural elements, should be clearly defined as
a seismic force-resisting system which can be analysed. In computing the earthquake response of a
structure, the influence of not only the structural system elements but also nonstructural walls,
partitions, stairs, windows, etc. should be considered when they are significant to the structural
response.
NOTE Nonstructural elements are often neglected in seismic analysis. In many cases, the nonstructural
elements can provide additional strength and stiffness to the structure, which may result in favourable behaviour
during earthquakes which justifies their being neglected. However, in some cases, the nonstructural elements
can cause unfavourable behaviour. Examples are: spandrel walls that reduce clear height of reinforced concrete
columns and cause the brittle shear failure to the columns, and unsymmetrical arrangement of partition walls
(which are considered to be nonstructural elements) that causes large torsional moments to the structure.
Therefore, it is important to consider all elements as they behave during earthquakes. If neglecting the stiffness
and strength of nonstructural elements does not cause any unfavourable behaviour, they need not be included
in seismic analysis. ISO 13033 provides additional criteria regarding when nonstructural components should be
included in the building seismic analysis model.
6.4 Strength and ductility
The structural system and its structural elements (both members and connections) should have both
adequate strength and ductility for the applied seismic actions. Adequate post-elastic performance
should be provided by appropriate choice of the structural system and/or ductile detailing. The
structure should have adequate strength for the applied seismic actions and sufficient ductility to
ensure adequate energy absorption (see Annex D). Special attention should be given to suppressing the
low ductile behaviour of structural elements, such as buckling, bond failure, shear failure, and brittle
fracture. The deterioration of the restoring force under cyclic loadings should be taken into account.
Local capacities of the structure may be higher than that assumed in the analysis. Such overcapacities
should be taken into acco
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