33.16.1. Performance Objectives

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the operational performance objective?

   Hint

   Think about the use of the building.

2. 2.

   List the three performance objectives.

   Hint

   Consider the focus of each objective.

3. 3.

   What are the three performance objectives outlined in seismic design?

   • Operational
   • Life Safety
   • Collapse Prevention
   • Operational
   • Life Safety
   • Structural Integrity
   • Safety
   • Damage Control
   • Rehabilitation

   Hint

   Think about damage levels and their implications.

4. 4.

   True or False: The life safety objective aims to allow for heavy damage without consideration of occupants' safety.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Focus on the purpose of life safety.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical building with a primary focus on operational performance objectives. Describe how you would choose materials and structural designs.

   Hint

   Consider the consequences of minor damages during a quake.

6. 6.

   Analyze a structurally unsound building and propose how modifying it to meet collapse prevention objectives would improve safety.

   Hint

   Evaluate each component that can fail during high-stress scenarios.