Practice Torsional Irregularities and Code Provisions - 40.13 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.13 - Torsional Irregularities and Code Provisions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is torsional irregularity?

💡 Hint: Think about how different parts of a building move during seismic forces.

Question 2

Easy

What kind of irregularities can be classified as plan irregularities?

💡 Hint: Consider the layout of the structures.

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Question 1

What is a torsional irregularity?

  • A structural alignment issue
  • A difference in lateral displacement
  • A design flaw

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings respond in earthquakes.

Question 2

Vertical irregularities can lead to which of the following effects?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how a building's height and weight distribution impacts its stability.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a multi-story building with a soft storey on the ground level. What structural modifications would you recommend to minimize torsional reactions during an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about strengthening the weakest points.

Question 2

Analyze a building with re-entrant corners. Propose a torsional design remedy to overcome its irregularities.

💡 Hint: Evaluate ways to modify load paths.

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