34.11 - Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)
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Practice Questions
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What does the acronym PBSD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what this design aims to achieve in structures.
Name the two earthquakes considered for life safety in PBSD.
💡 Hint: They are the key events in PBSD for assessing life safety.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main goal of Performance-Based Seismic Design?
💡 Hint: Think about one of its key principles related to functionality.
True or False: The Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) corresponds to the lowest seismic level considered in PBSD.
💡 Hint: Which earthquake represents the most severe conditions?
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a hypothetical community center designed using PBSD principles. Discuss how it would perform across the SLE, DBE, and MCE levels.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles different structures play in a community and how they might need to function post-earthquake.
Evaluate the implications of using nonlinear analysis in PBSD. Discuss potential challenges that might arise.
💡 Hint: Think about how understanding the material response affects structural behavior and reliability.
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