34.14 - Seismic Design of Non-Structural Elements
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What are non-structural elements?
💡 Hint: Think about building components that are not load-bearing.
Why is secure anchorage important?
💡 Hint: Consider safety in the event of shaking.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main purpose of designing non-structural elements in seismic areas?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of poor design.
True or False: Non-structural elements do not need to adhere to any building codes.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of building codes.
Get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Design a non-structural element for a multi-story building that encompasses all required safety measures for earthquakes. Explain your design choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how much movement the structure might experience.
Evaluate the risks associated with poorly designed non-structural elements in a commercial building in a seismic zone. What would be your recommendations?
💡 Hint: Think about the potential consequences of neglecting safety guidelines.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.