34.9 - Use of Design Earthquake in Structural Design
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What is the primary purpose of a design earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are aimed at balancing safety and costs.
Which method is most suitable for short, regular structures?
💡 Hint: It involves a basic approach to seismic analysis.
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What is the primary purpose of design earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between safety and cost.
True or False: The Response Spectrum Method considers only a single mode of vibration.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how vibration modes affect building response.
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As a civil engineer, you are tasked with designing a hospital in an earthquake-prone area. Which analysis method would you choose and explain why?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of hospital functionality during disasters.
Evaluate how implementing the Response Spectrum Method would alter the design of a large mixed-use development housing shops, apartments, and offices.
💡 Hint: Consider the various functions of the structures involved.
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