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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define what Design Basis Earthquake (DBE) means.
💡 Hint: Think about the operational capacity of a building after an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
What does MCE stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the worst-case seismic scenario.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does DBE stand for?
- Design Basis Event
- Design Basis Earthquake
- Design Building Effort
💡 Hint: Think about what we are designing against.
Question 2
The DBE is linked to what probability of exceedance over 50 years?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the numerical values associated with DBE.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation