40.4 - Seismic Weight and Base Shear
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Practice Questions
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What is the typical percentage of live load considered for seismic weight in normal conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the general factor applied to live loads.
What does the formula V = A × W_h represent?
💡 Hint: Remember the components involved in assessing base shear.
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What is considered in the calculation of seismic weight (W)?
💡 Hint: Think of what loads contribute to the seismic weight.
Base shear (V) can be calculated using which formula?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between shear, weight, and acceleration.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the seismic weight and base shear for a proposed 10-story hospital building. The dead load is estimated at 500,000 kg, and the live load is 100,000 kg with a design seismic coefficient A = 0.3. Explain your reasoning and calculations.
💡 Hint: Break down your calculations systematically.
Discuss how increasing seismic zones from III to V would impact the design of seismic weight and base shear calculations.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between seismic zone classification and design parameters.
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