42.12 - Design Considerations for Base-Isolated Structures
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What is a seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved in earthquakes.
Why are adequate displacement capacities important in base-isolated structures?
💡 Hint: Consider the movement of buildings during an earthquake.
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What is the main purpose of seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Focus on the risks related to earthquakes.
True or False: Soft soil conditions improve the effectiveness of isolation systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings behave differently on various soil types.
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A new office building is to be built in an area with known soft soil conditions. Discuss the steps an engineer should take to ensure effective base isolation in this scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes soft soil different from hard soil.
Evaluate the following scenario: An earthquake damaged a base-isolated structure with inadequate displacement capacity. Identify the potential problems and propose solutions for future designs.
💡 Hint: Think about how movement should be accommodated during seismic events.
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