39.3 - Design Philosophy as per IS 1893 (Part 1):2016
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What does ductility mean in the context of structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Define base shear.
💡 Hint: Consider forces acting horizontally during seismic activity.
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What does the Importance Factor (I) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about critical structures like hospitals.
True or False: The Response Reduction Factor (R) is used to increase seismic loads.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexible structures behave during seismic events.
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Calculate the base shear for a 10-story building weighing 200 tons, located in a high seismic zone where the seismic coefficient is 0.2.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert tons into a consistent unit if needed.
Discuss how the design spectrum is relevant for a structure located on soft soil as opposed to hard rock.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how ground conditions influence seismic design.
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