34.12 - Influence of Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI)
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Practice Questions
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What is Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI)?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings interact with the ground during an earthquake.
What is base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting against a building due to shaking.
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What does Soil-Structure Interaction influence?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of ground movement on a building.
True or False: Stiff soils increase structural amplification during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about soft versus hard soils.
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Design a small structure that is intended to be built on a soft soil site. Outline the design choices you would make to accommodate for SSI.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility can help mitigate forces.
Assess the repercussions of neglecting the potential impact of SSI when designing a high-rise building.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world failures.
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