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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What does the term Base Shear (Vb) mean in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the force that tries to push a building sideways in a quake.
Question 2
Easy
What is the role of the Importance Factor (I) in calculating base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider buildings that are critical during emergencies.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the formula for calculating Base Shear (Vb)?
💡 Hint: It's a combination of factors relative to the building and its location.
Question 2
True or False: The Response Reduction Factor (R) can range from 1 to 10.
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum ductility provided by structural design.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
You are designing a new school building in a Zone III area with a seismic weight of 2000 kN. Given the importance factor is 1.0, the response reduction factor is 4, and Sa/g = 1.5, calculate the base shear.
💡 Hint: Use the provided values and the base shear formula carefully.
Question 2
If a hospital with an importance factor of 1.5 and a seismic weight of 2500 kN is in Zone V, how will you calculate the base shear if Sa/g is 1.8 and R is 5?
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the formula step by step for accuracy.
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