NBC Canada

Plain Definition: Canada’s National Building Code, including provisions for seismic design.

Technical Description: NBC includes seismic hazard values, design spectra, and structural detailing rules. Latest editions integrate updated seismic hazard models.

Use in Design: Guides seismic design across Canadian provinces for buildings and infrastructure.

Meta Title: NBC Canada | Seismic Design Code Overview

Meta Description: Understand the seismic provisions of Canada’s National Building Code (NBC) for earthquake-resilient design.

Related Terms: Response Spectrum, Importance Factor, Seismic Load

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