34.12.1 - What is SSI?
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What does SSI stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction during seismic events.
What is the natural period of a structure?
💡 Hint: It's related to how buildings oscillate.
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What is the main effect of SSI on structures during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how the structure and soil interact.
The natural period of a structure is influenced by what factor?
💡 Hint: Is the interaction important for oscillations?
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Given a building on soft soil, describe the potential changes in its natural period and the base shear experienced during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between flexibility and movement.
Analyze the difference in seismic design strategy for a building on hard soil versus one on soft soil.
💡 Hint: What does the type of soil tell you about the building's behavior?
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