40.9 - Foundation Design in Seismic Zones
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Practice Questions
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What is 'differential settlement'?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a building sinks unevenly.
Why is it important to tie foundations with plinth beams?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces are transferred in buildings during an earthquake.
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What is the main purpose of tying foundations with plinth beams?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to structures during seismic activities.
True or False: Differential settlement only occurs in soft soil regions.
💡 Hint: Think about different building scenarios.
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Design a foundation for a critical emergency facility in a seismic zone located on soft soil. Detail your choices of foundation type and considerations for stability against seismic forces.
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of each foundation type on the soil type.
Evaluate the consequences of improper foundation design in a hospital located in heavily seismic regions and suggest multi-layered mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about how hospitals can be critical infrastructure during disasters.
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