44.7 - Seismic Separation and Expansion Joints
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of seismic separation joints?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings during an earthquake.
Why is waterproofing important in joints?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water gets into places it shouldn’t.
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What is the main purpose of seismic separation joints?
💡 Hint: What happens to buildings in an earthquake?
Are expansion joints also used for thermal movement?
💡 Hint: Think about temperature changes and their impact on materials.
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Challenge Problems
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A city plans to construct two adjacent high-rise buildings. Design a simple strategy for calculating the required separation distance considering the seismic zone and expected displacements.
💡 Hint: Refer back to zoning maps and common empirical data.
Evaluate the potential damages that could occur if expansion joints are not properly designed in a seismic region.
💡 Hint: Consider past earthquake events and failure reports.
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