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40.4 - Seismic Weight and Base Shear

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

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.

Question 2

Easy

What does the formula V = A × W_h represent?

💡 Hint: Remember the components involved in assessing base shear.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is considered in the calculation of seismic weight (W)?

  • Only dead load
  • Dead load and 25% of live load
  • Only live load

💡 Hint: Think of what loads contribute to the seismic weight.

Question 2

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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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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