40.13 - Torsional Irregularities and Code Provisions
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What is torsional irregularity?
💡 Hint: Think about how different parts of a building move during seismic forces.
What kind of irregularities can be classified as plan irregularities?
💡 Hint: Consider the layout of the structures.
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What is a torsional irregularity?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings respond in earthquakes.
Vertical irregularities can lead to which of the following effects?
💡 Hint: Consider how a building's height and weight distribution impacts its stability.
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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.
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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