Operating Basis Earthquake

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019663",
  "term": "Operating Basis Earthquake",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The earthquakes for which the structure is designed to resist and remain operational. It reflects the level of earthquake protection desired for operational or economic reasons and may be determined on a probabilistic basis considering the regional and local geology and seismology.",
  "abbreviation": "OBE",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/operating-basis-earthquake/"
}