Table 3 Uncertainties for fragility assessment of case-study frames.

From: Effect of buoyancy loads on the tsunami fragility of existing reinforced concrete frames including consideration of blow-out slabs

Variable

Distribution

Mean (CoV) or range of variation

Capacity

 fs

Normal

570 MPa (10%)

 fc

Normal

22 MPa (10%)

 FOOP

Normal

26.3 kN (53%)

 qup

Normal

5.5 kN/m2 (11%)

Demand

 Fr

Uniform

0.7–2.0

 Load combination

Uniform

COMBO 1 or COMBO 2

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