Field glossary
Seismic joint
A wide separation between building sections so they can sway independently in an earthquake without pounding
Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Concrete.
Also defined as
- Roofing: An expansion joint sized for the large, multidirectional movement of a seismic event, rated to the structural engineer's design
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