39.10 - Advanced Approaches
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Practice Questions
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What does PBSD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the focus of seismic design should be.
Name one type of nonlinear analysis.
💡 Hint: It helps us see how structures behave under loads.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main focus of Performance-Based Seismic Design?
💡 Hint: Think about goals of safety and functionality.
True or False: Nonlinear Analysis Tools assume a proportional structure response to loads.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when materials yield.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how an RC structure designed under PBSD principles would perform under a strong earthquake compared to traditional designs. Discuss the implications for safety and building longevity.
💡 Hint: Consider the different goals of PBSD versus traditional designs.
Calculate the expected performance level of a building equipped with base isolators when subjected to both low and high seismic forces. Include a discussion of the expected energy dissipation.
💡 Hint: Think about how isolators change the motion experienced by the building.
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