6.15 - Design Implications Based on SDOF Seismic Response
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Practice Questions
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Define base shear in the context of seismic design.
💡 Hint: It relates to the weight of the building.
What does ductility refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials react under stress.
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What does the design base shear (V) represent in structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about what forces act horizontally during an earthquake.
Ductility demand indicates how much deformation a structure can tolerate.
💡 Hint: This is crucial in earthquake engineering.
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Challenge Problems
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A building has a weight of 800 kN and is located in a high seismic hazard zone, yielding an A_h of 0.3. Calculate the design base shear and discuss implications.
💡 Hint: Use the base shear formula and reflect on the design importance.
You are provided with a ductility demand of 3. If the yielding force of a structure is 100 kN, what maximum displacement can the structure handle without collapsing?
💡 Hint: Remember how to manipulate the ductility expression.
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