GB/T 17742-2008

Abolished

The Chinese seismic intensity scale

中国地震烈度表

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
91.120.25
CCS
P15
Status
Abolished
Issue Date
2008-11-13
Implementation
2009-03-01
Centralized Committee
中国地震局
Issuing Authority
中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 17742-2008 defines the Chinese seismic intensity scale, which classifies the intensity of ground shaking during earthquakes based on observed effects on structures, people, and the natural environment. It is applied in seismic hazard assessment, building design, and post-earthquake damage evaluation across China, particularly for civil engineering projects and urban planning in seismically active regions. The standard provides a unified reference for engineers and emergency responders to estimate earthquake impact and guide structural safety requirements.

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