Seismic

[Steeling]

If you've got the loading right for snow and wind how much does any seismic concerns affect the structure. Now this is outside the California or even Madrid fault seismic area considerations. Isn't any appreciable seismic consideration an "overbuilt" structure?

[Major Tom]

If you talk to the accountant on your project than he'd say yess. BUt, I say better safe than soorry. Why not built it the best you can to withstand any possible conceivable scenario?!? Even in Colorado there are earthquakes. When Armageddon comes, you want your building to be ready!

Major Tom

[Amy K.]

Major Tom, switch to decaf. Steeling, the seismic codes in your area should be adequate guidelines to follow. There's no need to build a building in Kansas to withstand an earthquake (though it would be a good idea to build it to withstand an F-5 tornado).

[Sleepless]

I don't live in Colorado but maybe there are some tremors. Steeling I think what most people would say is that you do want the seismic resistant characteristics maximized so that any earthquake eventuality ( even the minor ones) can be accommodated and easily absorbed by the structure. Beyond that are some metal buildings over-engineered like a German Marklin train? I wouldn't doubt it and if you bought it you'd be paying for it. Check with an enginner for questions about that type of loading in your area.

[Steeling]

Hey thanks for the input.