5.16. Advanced Applications of SDOF Idealization

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does Performance-Based Design emphasize?

   Hint

   Think about how buildings are assessed.

2. 2.

   In Pushover Analysis, what is incrementally applied to the structure?

   Hint

   What happens to the load application process?

3. 3.

   What is the focus of Performance-Based Design?

   • Safety only
   • Usability after an event
   • Cost reduction

   Hint

   Think about what happens to buildings after an earthquake.

4. 4.

   True or False: Pushover Analysis applies loads only once to assess capacity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how loads are applied during analysis.

5. 5.

   Discuss how applying Performance-Based Design principles might change the structural layout of a hospital in a seismic area.

   Hint

   Think about the importance of keeping essential services active.

6. 6.

   Given a multi-story building, describe how the implementation of Displacement-Based Design would alter standard design practices.

   Hint

   Consider the role of flexibility and energy management.