41.14 - Capacity Design Principles
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Practice Questions
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What is the hierarchy of strength in capacity design?
💡 Hint: Think about safety during an earthquake.
Explain the term overstrength factor.
💡 Hint: Consider how real-world materials can differ from theoretical expectations.
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What does the hierarchy of strength ensure during a seismic event?
💡 Hint: Think about the order of structural failure.
True or False: Overstrength factors reduce the predicted capacity of structures.
💡 Hint: Relate this to real-world material behavior.
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Challenge Problems
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A tall building is designed with both beams and columns. Discuss how a designer could implement the hierarchy of strength into the blueprints while considering material variances.
💡 Hint: Think about the load paths and material selection.
Analyze the impact of neglecting the capacity design principles in a given construction project located in a high seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples where such failures happened.
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