30.4.2 - Seismic Zone
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Practice Questions
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What is a seismic zone?
💡 Hint: Think about the risk level of earthquakes in different regions.
How does a higher seismic zone factor (Z) affect a building's design?
💡 Hint: Consider how safety increases with risk.
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What is the purpose of a seismic zone?
💡 Hint: Think about why engineers need to know the area's earthquake history.
True or False: A higher seismic zone factor (Z) will decrease the spectral acceleration (Sa) needed for a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how risk relates to design requirements.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small grocery store in a Zone 4 area and explain how you would approach the structural design considering the seismic zone factor (Z) and spectral acceleration (Sa).
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of different Z levels on Sa.
Discuss the consequences of utilizing outdated seismic zone information on the structural design of a new high-rise in an earthquake-prone area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of current data for building safety.
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