44 - Important Points in Mitigating Effects of Earthquake on Structures
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves during strong shaking.
Name one benefit of redundancy in a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a beam or column fails.
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What is the primary purpose of seismic isolation?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of flexibility in design.
Redundancy in structural design refers to:
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a system with multiple paths.
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Analyze a building designed with significant overhangs. Discuss potential seismic risks and propose design alterations to mitigate those risks.
💡 Hint: Consider how shifting weight balances can affect a building's performance.
Consider an older masonry building retrofitted with steel bracing. Analyze the impact this will have on the building’s earthquake resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about how adding stronger materials can strengthen structures.
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