34.11.3 - Design Earthquakes for PBSD
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Practice Questions
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What does SLE stand for in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the operational criteria of a building.
True or False: The MCE is focused on ensuring buildings remain operational.
💡 Hint: What happens during a critical earthquake?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the Service Level Earthquake (SLE)?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a building during minor shaking.
True or False: The Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) allows for structural damage.
💡 Hint: Consider the terms collapse and damage.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you are tasked with designing a hospital situated in a seismic zone. Discuss how you would incorporate the concepts of SLE, DBE, and MCE into your design process.
💡 Hint: Discuss why operational readiness and safety are essential for hospitals.
Critically analyze how the absence of consideration for the MCE could impact a city prone to severe earthquakes. What consequences could follow?
💡 Hint: Consider real-life scenarios and past earthquake impacts.
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