41.12.d - Shear Walls
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Practice Questions
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What is a shear wall?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps a building stand firm during an earthquake.
What is the purpose of boundary elements?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a wall stronger against lateral forces.
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What is the primary function of shear walls?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings stand strong in an earthquake.
True or False: Openings in a shear wall can weaken its structural integrity.
💡 Hint: Consider how a broken wall may perform.
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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.
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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