41.19. Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is PBSD?

   Hint

   Think about how buildings respond to earthquakes.

2. 2.

   Name one level of performance in PBSD.

   Hint

   There are three levels; recall them.

3. 3.

   What does PBSD stand for?

   • Performance-Based Seismic Design
   • Performance-Based Structural Design
   • Property-Based Seismic Design

   Hint

   Focus on what aspect of design is emphasized.

4. 4.

   True or False: Collapse Prevention means the structure is guaranteed to have no damage.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what collapse prevention implies.

5. 5.

   Given the data on a building designed for the Life Safety level, evaluate its performance after a moderate earthquake, illustrating possible damage while ensuring the structure remains upright.

   Hint

   Focus on what Life Safety entails.

6. 6.

   Calculate how energy dissipation techniques could benefit a building fitted with PBSD principles during a strong earthquake scenario.

   Hint

   Think about how forces impact building integrity during quakes.