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Seismic Overstrength Factor for Foundations?

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dengebre

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Jun 21, 2006
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Should the seismic overstrength factor (Omega) be used when determining the foundation design loads? I am specifically referring to the loads as they pertain to the soil-foundation interface, and not the design of the foundation itself.
 
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