34.6.2 - Seismic Weight (W)
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What is Seismic Weight?
💡 Hint: Consider what contributes to a building's total weight.
Why is it essential to consider imposed loads in seismic weight?
💡 Hint: Think of what else might be present on a building.
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What does Seismic Weight include?
💡 Hint: Think about what contributes to a structure's total weight.
True or False: Seismic weight includes only the permanent loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of loads that a building experiences.
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A multi-story building has a seismic weight of 1,000,000 kg. The site has a zone factor of 0.25, and the response reduction factor is 4. Calculate the expected base shear during a design earthquake.
💡 Hint: Refer to the base shear formula!
Explain how you would adjust the seismic weight calculation if a building's design includes a rooftop garden weighing 20,000 kg.
💡 Hint: Consider how additions to the building change its total load.
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