Performance-Based Design (PBD)

Plain Definition: A design approach that targets specific performance goals instead of prescriptive code compliance.

Technical Description: Focuses on structural performance under defined hazard levels, including damage control, collapse prevention, and downtime reduction.

Use in Design: Used in high-performance and retrofit design where traditional code design may be inadequate.

Meta Title: Performance-Based Design (PBD) | Earthquake Engineering

Meta Description: Explore PBD and how it sets specific performance targets for buildings under seismic loading.

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