33.18.1 - ASCE 7 / UBC / Eurocode
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Practice Questions
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What does ASCE 7 stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the society and its focus.
What is the purpose of Design Response Spectrum?
💡 Hint: Focus on practical application.
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What does MCER stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'Maximum' within the context of seismic design.
True or False: Eurocode typically provides less site-specific spectra compared to IS 1893.
💡 Hint: Consider the adaptability of each code to local conditions.
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Consider a tall building designed using ASCE 7, how would you modify the design if it were located in a high seismic zone versus a low-seismic zone?
💡 Hint: Focus on how seismic demands change with the zoning.
Create a comparative table that outlines the key features of ASCE 7, UBC, Eurocode, and IS 1893 regarding the treatment of response spectra.
💡 Hint: Structure your table under headings like Adaptability, Conservatism, Inelastic Behavior, Methodology.
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