🌍 What Is It?
TC-S Seismic ID Anywhere is a professional-grade web application that provides live seismic hazard analysis for any location on Earth. It combines real-time earthquake monitoring with AI-powered engineering assessment to help structural engineers and analysts make informed decisions about building safety.
⚡ What Does It Do?
- Retrieves USGS ASCE 7-22 seismic hazard data (SDS/SD1 values)
- Displays real-time earthquakes worldwide (24h feed, M≥2.2)
- Analyzes building feasibility based on structural system and height
- Provides AI-powered recommendations for seismic design challenges
- Tracks energy consumption using Solar Standard Protocol
🎯 How To Use It?
- Click anywhere on the map to fetch seismic hazard data for that location
- Configure your building: Select number of stories and structural system
- Review the risk assessment: Green = feasible, Yellow = borderline, Red = not recommended
- Monitor earthquakes: Watch color-coded markers update every 60 seconds
- Ask the AI assistant: Get expert seismic engineering advice with context awareness
💡 Why Use It?
- Save time: Instant hazard data instead of manual USGS lookups
- Make informed decisions: AI-powered risk assessment with drift estimates
- Stay current: Real-time earthquake monitoring for situational awareness
- Energy conscious: Transparent AI energy tracking via Solar Protocol
- Professional grade: Uses official USGS ASCE 7-22 design maps
📊 Understanding Seismic Movement Metrics
What Are SDS and SD1?
- SDS: Design spectral acceleration at short period (0.2 sec) - measures rapid ground shaking
- SD1: Design spectral acceleration at 1 second period - measures prolonged ground motion
What Do High/Low Numbers Mean?
- 🔴 High Values (SDS > 1.0 or SD1 > 0.5): Severe seismic hazard - requires robust design with damping/isolation
- 🟡 Moderate Values (SDS 0.5-1.0, SD1 0.25-0.5): Significant hazard - standard seismic design required
- 🟢 Low Values (SDS < 0.25 or SD1 < 0.1): Minimal hazard - basic wind/gravity design typically sufficient
Engineer Tip: These values from ASCE 7-22 are location-specific and determine the design earthquake force. Higher values = taller buildings need more lateral bracing.
Pro Tip: The AI assistant uses context from your current location and building parameters to give more relevant advice. Click the map first to set your site!