Practice Design Considerations for Base Isolation - 42.6 | 42. Base Isolation Techniques | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does site suitability refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the land.

Question 2

Easy

Why is building configuration important?

💡 Hint: Consider how shapes can influence movement.

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Question 1

What is a seismic gap?

  • Space for isolators to move
  • Foundation material
  • Load-bearing wall

💡 Hint: Think about what the gap needs to accommodate.

Question 2

True or False: Fire and maintenance considerations are unnecessary for isolators.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the longevity of the isolators.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a site with soft soil, evaluate whether base isolation is a suitable option and propose alternatives if not.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to structures built on soft soil.

Question 2

Design a base-isolated structure ensuring adequate seismic gap based on known movement patterns from previous earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Refer to historical earthquake data for guidance.

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