Practice Use of Design Earthquake in Structural Design - 34.9 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.9 - Use of Design Earthquake in Structural Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of a design earthquake?

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are aimed at balancing safety and costs.

Question 2

Easy

Which method is most suitable for short, regular structures?

💡 Hint: It involves a basic approach to seismic analysis.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of design earthquakes?

  • To prevent all damage
  • To ensure minimum damage under expected seismic loads
  • To create indestructible buildings

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between safety and cost.

Question 2

True or False: The Response Spectrum Method considers only a single mode of vibration.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how vibration modes affect building response.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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