Seismic Design and Codes in Mexico
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چکیده
A brief description is given of the origins and evolution of seismic design codes and practices in Mexico. The Mexico City Building Code is more deeply examined since, for many years, it has been a reference document in Mexico for the drafting of most of the Mexican codes, which, by law, are of municipal competence. Problems related to the implementation of building codes in Mexico are discussed, and measures needed to foster a better construction quality and a higher seismic safety are proposed. Later, the newest (early 2004) version of the Mexico City Building Code is discussed, and what the authors believe to be its most important contributions are highlighted.
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