4.10.1 - Design Codes and Load Combinations
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Define a design code.
💡 Hint: Think about safety regulations in engineering.
What does the Response Reduction Factor (R) represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave during earthquakes.
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What is the purpose of design codes in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the ultimate goal of any construction project.
Is the Response Reduction Factor (R) used to increase design loads in seismic calculations?
💡 Hint: Consider whether R reduces or increases forces.
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A building is designed with a dead load of 1500 kN and a live load of 800 kN. Calculate the base shear if the Response Reduction Factor is 4. Assume no other loads are considered.
💡 Hint: Combine dead and live loads before dividing.
Discuss two potential consequences if engineers neglect dynamic loads in the design of a skyscraper in an earthquake-prone area.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between safety, performance, and economic implications.
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