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Fractional Points in Engineering Seismology and Earthquake-Proof Design

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The article considers the possibility and necessity of using fractional points in earthquake-proof design. It is noted that in engineering seismology problems, the use of integer points is justified in estimating earthquake strength. The authors propose calling these macroseismic points. In earthquake-proof design problems, the use of fractional points becomes necessary, making it possible to differentiate impacts on buildings and structures. Three examples are considered requiring the use of fractional points: determining the calculated point score and peak accelerations for a given recurrence of impact, determining the earthquake-proof class of operating facilities, assessing seismic risk, and constructing the damage distribution density function during earthquakes.

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    M. S. Demenkova & A. M. Uzdin

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Demenkova, M.S., Uzdin, A.M. Fractional Points in Engineering Seismology and Earthquake-Proof Design. Seism. Instr. 55, 620–624 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0747923919050037

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