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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the formula for calculating the lateral force at each storey?
💡 Hint: Think about how base shear and weight contribute to lateral forces.
Question 2
Easy
Define seismic weight.
💡 Hint: Remember it relates to the floor's loading.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does Qᵢ represent in the formula for calculating lateral force?
- Seismic weight
- Lateral force at floor i
- Base shear
💡 Hint: Think about what you’re trying to calculate with the formula.
Question 2
True or False: The base shear can be calculated without knowing the total seismic weight.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Link it back to the formula for base shear.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the lateral force at each storey for a building with three floors: Floor 1 has 1000 kg at 3m, Floor 2 has 2000 kg at 6m, Floor 3 has 3000 kg at 9m. Assume a base shear of 2000 N.
💡 Hint: Let’s sum contributions of weight and height first!
Question 2
Discuss how incorrect lateral force calculations could lead to failures in a building’s design. Give examples from case studies of seismic zones.
💡 Hint: Look into historical examples of building failures during earthquakes.
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