Palmerston North ‘Priority Route’ – Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment and Seismic Site Classification Discussion
ABSTRACT: Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) have identified a number of earthquake-prone buildings requiring seismic strengthening located along the ‘Priority Route’ in the City Centre. Seismic assessment (i.e. estimation of %NBS) and the subsequent design of strengthening schemes is heavily influenced by the Seismic Site…