ASCE/SEI 43-05为核设施提供了严格的设计标准。由于与核危害相关的潜在风险，与常规设施相比，核设施因地震造成结构损坏的可能性较低是可取的。本标准的目标是确保核设施能够以预期的性能承受地震地面震动的影响。本标准适用于参与新核结构、系统或部件设计的任何设计师或分析师。

ASCE/SEI 43-05 provides stringent design criteria for nuclear facilities. Due to the potential risk associated with nuclear hazards, it is desirable that nuclear facilities have a lower probability that structural damage will be caused by earthquake than do conventional facilities. The goal of this Standard is to ensure that nuclear facilities can withstand the effects of earthquake ground shaking with desired performance. This Standard will be of use to any designers or analysts involved in the design of new nuclear structures, systems, or components.