34.16.1 - Seismic Evaluation
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Practice Questions
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What does seismic evaluation assess?
💡 Hint: Think about its ability to withstand earthquakes.
Name one technique used in retrofitting.
💡 Hint: Consider strengthening existing structures.
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What is the primary purpose of seismic evaluation?
💡 Hint: Think about the focus of structural assessments.
True or False: Base isolation allows a building to move independently of ground motion.
💡 Hint: Consider how car suspensions work.
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Design a retrofitting plan for a 10-story building that has been evaluated and shown shortcomings in its ductility. What measures would you incorporate and why?
💡 Hint: Consider multiple layers of flexibility and strength in your design.
Assess the impact of an MCE on a historic building. What factors would you consider, and what retrofitting methods might be most effective?
💡 Hint: Think about balancing preservation with safety.
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