Practice Pounding Effects and Separation Gaps - 40.15 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.15 - Pounding Effects and Separation Gaps

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are pounding effects?

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings interact during seismic shaking.

Question 2

Easy

What is a separation gap?

💡 Hint: What do we want to avoid during an earthquake?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What are pounding effects?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition provided in the section.

Question 2

True or False: The minimum separation gap suggested by IS 4326 is a fixed measurement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the formula used for separation gaps.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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