41.1 - Philosophy of Earthquake Resistant Design
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Practice Questions
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What does ductility refer to in earthquake-resistant design?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials respond to stress during an earthquake.
Name the three design levels in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Think of them as increasing levels of intensity.
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What is the primary goal of earthquake-resistant design?
💡 Hint: Consider what is most important in design safety.
True or False: Some damage is acceptable during a Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE).
💡 Hint: Think about the specifics of MCE design requirements.
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Consider a new building designed for MCE. Discuss what features it must include to ensure it meets the performance objectives and how ductility would play a role.
💡 Hint: Think about what structural changes can add safety and flexibility.
Analyze the potential consequences if a building designed only for OLE were subjected to a DBE. What risks could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a structure isn't resilient enough.
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