34.8.1 - When Required
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Practice Questions
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Define time history analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about it being like a playback of past earthquakes.
What is a critical structure?
💡 Hint: Where would you go right after an earthquake?
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What is a primary reason for conducting time history analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what real earthquake simulations can provide for structure testing.
True or False: Critical structures require less attention during seismic design.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of emergency services after a disaster.
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Analyze the potential impact of selecting inappropriate ground motion data for a critical hospital structure located in a high seismic zone. What could be the consequences for the hospital's functionality?
💡 Hint: Consider the hospital's operations and the importance of reliable functionality.
A new design for an irregular shaped school building in a high seismic area is proposed, utilizing time history analysis. List potential design modifications that could enhance its seismic performance based on this analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how different elements can work together to support each other.
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