Improving Performance of Buildings in Very High-Seismic Regions Volume 2 – Supporting Resources (FEMA P-2343)

This report, prepared by the Applied Technology Council for FEMA, addresses strategies to enhance the structural strength and resilience of buildings in regions with very high seismic activity. It provides supporting resources on overstrength of various building materials, development of collapse surfaces, numerical studies of different building types, and evaluation of collapse performance based on seismic design categories and ground motion effects. The resource is intended for professionals involved in the design, evaluation, and retrofitting of buildings in high-seismic regions.