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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the main purpose of performance-based design?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of earthquake engineering.
Question 2
Easy
What does Sa stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym related to seismic effects.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does PBD stand for in earthquake engineering?
- Post-Behavior Design
- Performance-Based Design
- Pushover Beam Design
💡 Hint: Think about how structures should behave in an earthquake.
Question 2
The performance point indicates the structure's ability to withstand what kind of load?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how performance is measured against expectations.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation