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34.6 - Design Seismic Base Shear

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define what the Zone Factor (Z) represents in seismic design.

💡 Hint: Think about the regions and their seismic risk levels.

Question 2

Easy

What is the importance factor (I) for a school building?

💡 Hint: Consider the significance of the structure.

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Question 1

What does the importance factor (I) modify in the seismic base shear calculation?

  • Building shape
  • Building usage significance
  • Material type

💡 Hint: Consider which buildings need more robustness.

Question 2

True or False: The response reduction factor R is applied because materials behave the same way under all conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how structures might absorb energy differently.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A building designed for an Importance Factor of 1.5 in a zone with Z = 0.36 experiences a spectral acceleration S_a/g of 0.4g. If the total seismic weight is 800 kN, calculate the design base shear V_b.

💡 Hint: Insert the values carefully following the formula.

Question 2

Discuss what would happen if the seismic weight is underestimated in a tall building located in the highest seismic zone.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between weight and structural stability.

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