34.11.1 - Concept and Need
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Practice Questions
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What does PBSD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of resilience in structures.
Name one of the performance levels in PBSD.
💡 Hint: Consider the different purposes buildings serve during earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does PBSD primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall goal of safety in construction.
True or False: The Service Level Earthquake ensures buildings can experience moderate damage.
💡 Hint: What level of function should be expected during this event?
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a city prone to earthquakes. Discuss how you would implement PBSD principles in new hospital constructions there.
💡 Hint: What features should be prioritized for a critical facility?
Analyze how performance levels under PBSD can affect insurance rates for buildings in seismic zones.
💡 Hint: How do risk assessments change for buildings with different design standards?
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