41.4 - Importance Factor (I)
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What is the Importance Factor for residential buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about a typical house and its requirements.
Which type of buildings have an Importance Factor of 1.5?
💡 Hint: Consider structures that are crucial for safety.
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What is the Importance Factor (I) for hospitals?
💡 Hint: Think of the role hospitals play during disasters.
True or False: Residential buildings have an Importance Factor of 1.5.
💡 Hint: Recall the differentiation in building types.
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Design a framework for integrating the Importance Factor into the seismic design of a school. Discuss which criteria influence your decisions and how you would justify your design against a residential building.
💡 Hint: Think through all the roles a school must fulfill during community emergencies.
Evaluate a scenario where a local government decides to increase the Importance Factor for municipal buildings. What implications would this have on design, costs, and community safety?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between initial investment versus long-term safety benefits.
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