40.15 - Pounding Effects and Separation Gaps
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Practice Questions
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What are pounding effects?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings interact during seismic shaking.
What is a separation gap?
💡 Hint: What do we want to avoid during an earthquake?
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What are pounding effects?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition provided in the section.
True or False: The minimum separation gap suggested by IS 4326 is a fixed measurement.
💡 Hint: Think about the formula used for separation gaps.
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Design a set of three adjacent buildings of varying heights (8m, 12m, and 15m). Calculate the minimum required separation gap for each and explain the considerations taken for differential dynamic responses.
💡 Hint: Think through the formula and differential movements.
Evaluate the impact of not implementing the separation gap in densely packed urban areas. What risks could arise during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider the correlation between urban density and structural safety.
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