30.15.1 - Beyond Linear Elastic Design
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of performance-based design?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of earthquake engineering.
What does Sa stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym related to seismic effects.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does PBD stand for in earthquake engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how structures should behave in an earthquake.
The performance point indicates the structure's ability to withstand what kind of load?
💡 Hint: Consider how performance is measured against expectations.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a structure designed for immediate occupancy, discuss how you would use the demand and capacity spectrum to ensure it meets safety standards during a 2500-year return period earthquake.
💡 Hint: Focus on historical data and potential responses.
Evaluate a scenario where spectral acceleration readings significantly differ from expected values in a recent performance assessment. How would you approach structural modifications?
💡 Hint: Consider an investigative approach focusing on actual performance data.
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