41.19 - Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)
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Practice Questions
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What is PBSD?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings respond to earthquakes.
Name one level of performance in PBSD.
💡 Hint: There are three levels; recall them.
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What does PBSD stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of design is emphasized.
True or False: Collapse Prevention means the structure is guaranteed to have no damage.
💡 Hint: Consider what collapse prevention implies.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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