Practice Foundation Design in Seismic Zones - 40.9 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.9 - Foundation Design in Seismic Zones

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is 'differential settlement'?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a building sinks unevenly.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the main purpose of tying foundations with plinth beams?

  • To reduce material use
  • To enhance structural stability
  • To increase load
  • To decrease settlement

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to structures during seismic activities.

Question 2

True or False: Differential settlement only occurs in soft soil regions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about different building scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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