Seismic Design Recommendations for Building Structures in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The seismic design criteria proposed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are presented. For the sake of brevity, the paper presents only specific basic design parameters. However for the sake of completeness, reference is made to appropriate sources, when the issues involved call for more information.0 The criteria are developed to cover the basic requirements for seismic performance and load calculation, to take care of building and structural system configuration, lay down structural analysis procedure, prescribe design, detailing, good construction practice and quality control requirements for structures, and their structural and non-structural components and foundations.