Practice Shear Walls - 41.12.d | 41. Design as per the Codes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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41.12.d - Shear Walls

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a shear wall?

💡 Hint: Think about what helps a building stand firm during an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of boundary elements?

💡 Hint: Consider what makes a wall stronger against lateral forces.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of shear walls?

  • To provide aesthetic appeal
  • To resist lateral forces
  • To increase building height

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings stand strong in an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Openings in a shear wall can weaken its structural integrity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how a broken wall may perform.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a shear wall for a 10-story building located in a seismic zone. Detail the reinforcement needed and consider factors such as height and expected lateral forces.

💡 Hint: Use the principles of boundary elements and uniform reinforcement discussed in class.

Question 2

Analyze a case where a building with inadequate shear wall design suffered damage in an earthquake. Discuss what went wrong and how proper reinforcement could have prevented the failure.

💡 Hint: Reflect on historical cases where shear wall design issues caused failures.

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