34.2.2 - Design Basis Earthquake (DBE)
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Define what Design Basis Earthquake (DBE) means.
💡 Hint: Think about the operational capacity of a building after an earthquake.
What does MCE stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the worst-case seismic scenario.
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What does DBE stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what we are designing against.
The DBE is linked to what probability of exceedance over 50 years?
💡 Hint: Recall the numerical values associated with DBE.
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A city has updated its seismic standards. Current DBE is calculated as 1/2 of the MCE. How would changing that ratio to 2/3 impact building designs?
💡 Hint: Think about quantity and structure strength.
If a school building in a seismic zone is designed with a lower importance factor than a hospital, what consequences might arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of emergency services provided.
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