1816.2.1 Peak ground acceleration.
Peak ground acceleration shall be determined based on either (i) a site-specific study taking into account soil amplification effects as specified in Section 11.4.8 of ASCE 7 or (ii) the Maximum Considered Geometric Mean peak ground acceleration adjusted for site class effects PGA
M
as provided in Table 1816.2.1 without adjustment for targeted risk.
Site Class | PGAM(g) |
A | 0.15 |
B (m) | 0.17 |
B (un-m) | 0.18 |
C | 0.22 |
D | 0.26 |
E | 0.36 |