Memorandum

The attached Peak Ground Acceleration Map replaces the current Velocity-Related Acceleration Map (Figure 4.1.5-1) and supersedes my memo of August 10, 1995 (copy attached).
The BDM will be updated at the next appropriate revision date as follows:

4.1.5 Earthquake Loads

d. Use the USGS Peak Ground Acceleration map (Figure 4.1.5-1, 10% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years) to obtain an acceleration coefficient for preliminary      design. The project Foundation Report will contain the acceleration coefficient for preliminary design to use in the final design of a bridge.. When using Figure             4.1.5-1, interpolate between contours to find the value to use for a particular site, and round to the nearest 1% of gravity(g). In general, Figure 4.1.5-1 can also be used for  bridge seismic retrofit designs. However, seismic evaluation and retrofitting of older bridges can sometimes result in excessive costs (there retrofit costs are not               consistent with the benefit gained). In these situations, the Bridge Design Engineer should be consulted for direction.

CCR

Attachment

cc: (w/attach) M. M. Lwin

                      R. George

                      E. H. Henley

                      R. T. Shaefer

                      Y. Mhatre

                      K. Kirker

                      J. VanLund

                      Z. Fahoum

                      F. Higgins

                      T. Allen, 47365

                      B. Kimmerling, 47365