Practice Drift and Deflection Limits - 40.14 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.14 - Drift and Deflection Limits

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is storey drift?

💡 Hint: Consider how floors move in relation to each other.

Question 2

Easy

What are P-Delta effects?

💡 Hint: Think about how weight can shift as a building sways.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable drift according to IS 1893?

  • 0.002h
  • 0.004h
  • 0.006h

💡 Hint: Remember the drift percentage related to height.

Question 2

P-Delta effects can amplify loads in structural elements, true or false?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about additional stress caused by sway.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A 30-meter building is subjected to seismic forces that lead to a drift of 0.008h. What steps should be taken to mitigate this drift?

💡 Hint: Consider both structural adjustments and redesign approaches.

Question 2

Given a structure's drift reached 5% of the maximum allowable limit, assess the impact of P-Delta effects on safety.

💡 Hint: Think about safety and additional forces at play.

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