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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is included in the seismic weight?
💡 Hint: Identify the two main components.
Question 2
Easy
What percentage of live load is typically considered for seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about general assumptions in seismic design.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the purpose of calculating seismic weight?
- To determine the structural height
- To calculate base shear
- To measure load distribution
💡 Hint: Consider what influences the forces during an earthquake.
Question 2
True or False: Seismic weight can only include dead load.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of seismic weight.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
A residential building is designed with a dead load of 1800 kN and live load of 800 kN. Calculate the seismic weight and discuss how inaccuracies in this weight could lead to structural failure.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of proper weight estimates for safety.
Question 2
How would changing the occupancy type in a building from residential to commercial change the calculations for seismic weight? Provide a calculation example.
💡 Hint: Think about how usage levels change from residential to commercial settings.
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