Collapse Prevention

Plain Definition: A performance level where a structure avoids global collapse but may not be repairable.

Technical Description: Allows severe damage to elements as long as life-threatening collapse does not occur. Applied under rare but intense earthquakes.

Use in Design: Considered in performance-based design and retrofitting.

Meta Title: Collapse Prevention in Seismic Design | Performance Levels

Meta Description: Learn how Collapse Prevention is used in evaluating building safety during extreme seismic events.

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