Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. After seismic activity has occurred, building occupancy and soil conditions may lead to seismic mitigation even if there is novisible damage. […]