Practice Seismic Load Considerations in Design - 44.4 | 44. Important Points in Mitigating Effects of Earthquake on Structures | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What standard is crucial for seismic load calculations?

💡 Hint: What guideline is typically used for seismic design?

Question 2

Easy

What is meant by base shear?

💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on a building from seismic activity.

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Question 1

What does the acronym B.S.C. stand for?

  • Base Shear Calculation
  • Building Structural Compliance
  • Balance Sliding Coefficient

💡 Hint: It is related to seismic forces and structures.

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic analysis is not necessary for regular structures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider when irregular structures might need detailed assessments.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A building with irregular mass distribution is located in a high seismic zone. Discuss how you would approach calculating the base shear and choosing a seismic analysis method.

💡 Hint: Focus on the building's characteristics and seismic environment.

Question 2

Consider a multi-story building designed before the introduction of updated seismic codes. What steps would you take to evaluate its current seismic adequacy?

💡 Hint: Consider available codes and what needs to be evaluated.

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