41.13 - Design of Structural Walls and Frames
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Practice Questions
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What is a shear wall?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of walls in resisting movement.
What does base shear represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on lateral forces during earthquakes.
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What is the primary function of shear walls in structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of walls in earthquakes.
True or False: Base shear must be distributed evenly across all structural elements.
💡 Hint: Consider the strength of different structural parts.
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A multi-story building utilizes both shear walls and moment frames for earthquake resistance. The total base shear calculated is 600 kN. If the shear walls contribute 40% and the moment frames contribute 60%, how much shear force does each element need to resist?
💡 Hint: Use percentages to divide the total base shear.
Describe a scenario where a building utilizing a dual system fails during an earthquake due to improper load sharing. What could have been done differently?
💡 Hint: Reflect on previous case studies and historical events.
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