33.6.3 - Parameters in Code-Based Design Spectra
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What is the zone factor (Z)?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to risk assessment.
How does the importance factor (I) affect construction safety?
💡 Hint: Consider different types of buildings.
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What does the zone factor (Z) represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what influences the design loads.
True or False: The importance factor (I) is the same for all buildings.
💡 Hint: Think about public safety considerations.
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A multipurpose facility is located in zone 3, classified as essential for disaster response. Discuss the implications of the zone factor and the importance factor for this facility's design.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between seismic risk and building function.
You are tasked with designing a community shelter in a high seismic zone with a zone factor of 2.0, an importance factor of 1.5, and a response reduction factor of 4. What would be your design approach?
💡 Hint: Consider how each factor adjusts your design calculations.
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