Practice Redundancy - 34.15.2 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.15.2 - Redundancy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is redundancy in structural design?

💡 Hint: Think about how structures withstand earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a structural element used for lateral resistance.

💡 Hint: What element helps resist sideways forces?

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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 primary purpose of redundancy in structural design?

  • To reduce costs
  • To enhance safety
  • To simplify designs

💡 Hint: Focus on the safety aspects during earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: Redundancy ensures that if one structural component fails, the entire structure collapses.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how structures manage loads.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a small building utilizing redundancy principles. Explain the choice of structural elements.

💡 Hint: Consider various load paths in your design.

Question 2

Critically evaluate a recognized building that failed due to lack of redundancy. Discuss what could be implemented to avoid similar failures.

💡 Hint: Research historic building failures and their structural analysis.

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