performance-based engineering
nounA way of building things so they work well and stay safe when big events like earthquakes happen.
Engineers used performance-based engineering to design a school that can survive a strong earthquake.
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2. A design method that focuses on how a structure behaves during and after a hazard rather than only following fixed rules.
Performance-based engineering lets designers choose safety goals that match what the building will be used for.
3. An approach in construction where success is measured by real-world results such as safety, cost, and repair time.
The city adopted performance-based engineering to make sure new hospitals keep working after a disaster.
4. The use of computer models and testing to predict how a system will perform under extreme conditions.
Through performance-based engineering, the team simulated a flood to check the bridge's strength.