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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does ductility mean in the context of structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Question 2
Easy
Define base shear.
💡 Hint: Consider forces acting horizontally during seismic activity.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the Importance Factor (I) represent?
- A measure of building weight
- A multiplier for base shear based on structure significance
- A static load calculation
💡 Hint: Think about critical structures like hospitals.
Question 2
True or False: The Response Reduction Factor (R) is used to increase seismic loads.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how flexible structures behave during seismic events.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation