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ASCE 7 Tsunami Loads and Effects

Updated Apr 3, 2026
Addresses design forces on coastal buildings from tsunami waves.

ASCE 7 Chapter 6 addresses tsunami loads for coastal buildings. Tsunami wave height, velocity, and frequency determine design forces. Hydrodynamic loads push buildings laterally. Hydrostatic pressure loads increase with wave height. Buoyancy forces can lift buildings if water depth exceeds design consideration. Buildings in tsunami hazard zones may require elevated structures or barriers. Debris impact loads from floating objects add to wave forces.

TAGS
asce7tsunamicoastal
DETAILS
section
6
category
Environmental Loads
code body
ASCE
code year
2022
SOURCES
🔗https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/asce-7
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