33.18 - Design Spectra in International Codes
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Practice Questions
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What does MCER stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the maximum ground shaking levels.
What type of behavior does an elastic spectrum assume?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave under load.
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What does MCER stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of maximum expected motion.
IS 1893 typically results in a more conservative design approach for low-period structures.
💡 Hint: Think about how the code handles different periods.
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Design a scenario where you must determine the appropriate design spectrum for a new high-rise in a region classified as moderate seismic risk. Include considerations for site class and structure importance.
💡 Hint: Consider how local regulations and risk assessments influence this.
Given two buildings, one designed using IS 1893 and the other using Eurocode, evaluate how their respective design spectra may differ when subjected to similar seismic events.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of conservative designs versus site-specific optimizations.
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