Practice Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) - 34.11 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.11 - Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the acronym PBSD stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what this design aims to achieve in structures.

Question 2

Easy

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

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main goal of Performance-Based Seismic Design?

  • To prevent any damage under earthquakes
  • To limit damage and ensure function after seismic events
  • To focus solely on aesthetic design

💡 Hint: Think about one of its key principles related to functionality.

Question 2

True or False: The Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) corresponds to the lowest seismic level considered in PBSD.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Which earthquake represents the most severe conditions?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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