41.17 - Seismic Design of Foundations
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main types of foundations used in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the loads and types of soil conditions.
What is soil liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Recall the behavior of sediments during strong shaking.
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What is the primary purpose of designing foundations in seismic areas?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on buildings during an earthquake.
True or False: Raft foundations are typically used for high-rise structures in stable soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of different foundation types.
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Design a small commercial building foundation in a Zone V seismic area. Consider using either isolated footings or pile foundations and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about soil types and seismic effect.
Explain how you could mitigate the effects of liquefaction on a foundation in a seismic region.
💡 Hint: Consider how structures interact with their soil.
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