44.4 - Seismic Load Considerations in Design
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Practice Questions
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What standard is crucial for seismic load calculations?
💡 Hint: What guideline is typically used for seismic design?
What is meant by base shear?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on a building from seismic activity.
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What does the acronym B.S.C. stand for?
💡 Hint: It is related to seismic forces and structures.
True or False: Dynamic analysis is not necessary for regular structures.
💡 Hint: Consider when irregular structures might need detailed assessments.
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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.
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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