34.6.1 - Formula (IS 1893)
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What is the formula for calculating design base shear?
💡 Hint: Remember the terms in the formula.
What does Z represent in the formula?
💡 Hint: Think about how the location affects the building.
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What is the primary purpose of calculating design base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.
The zone factor Z in the base shear formula primarily indicates the:
💡 Hint: Think about how safe an area is.
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Calculate the design base shear for a multi-story building in Zone IV using a seismic weight of 5000 kN, an importance factor of 1.3, a spectral acceleration of 0.4g, and a response reduction factor of 6.
💡 Hint: Plug in variables neatly to avoid confusion.
Discuss the implications of a higher importance factor on the design base shear and what results this might yield in the design process.
💡 Hint: Think about buildings that need extra attention and care.
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