Practice Storey Drift Limit - 40.14.1 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.14.1 - Storey Drift Limit

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating the Storey Drift Limit?

💡 Hint: Think about what h represents in a building.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to limit storey drift?

💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if buildings sway too much.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable drift for a building with a storey height of 5 meters?

  • 0.02 meters
  • 0.004 meters
  • 0.04 meters

💡 Hint: Use the formula we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: The Storey Drift Limit is only relevant for buildings over 10 stories tall.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider whether small buildings also experience lateral forces.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are designing a 25-meter tall building with a permissible drift limit. Calculate the maximum drift and discuss the implications of this limit on structural design.

💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the formula correctly and consider what it means for construction.

Question 2

How would P-Delta effects alter your design calculations for a building reaching its drift limit during an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about how forces change when lateral movement occurs.

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