Practice Design Considerations - 34.14.2 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.14.2 - Design Considerations

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are non-structural components?

💡 Hint: Look for components that are part of the building but don't carry weight.

Question 2

Easy

Why is secure anchorage important?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when things fall.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary focus of design considerations in this section?

  • Structural integrity
  • Non-structural elements
  • Foundation stability

💡 Hint: Look for components that support safety without carrying loads.

Question 2

True or False: Non-structural components have no impact on a building's performance during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if these elements fail.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an anchorage system for a plenum ceiling in an earthquake-prone area. Explain your choices.

💡 Hint: Think about materials and methods that accommodate movement.

Question 2

Evaluate the potential consequences of ignoring flexible connections in mechanical systems during earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Consider what would happen to pipes that can't move.

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