33.10.1 - Seismic Load Calculation
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'base shear' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting at the base of a building.
What is 'spectral acceleration'?
💡 Hint: It involves acceleration during an earthquake.
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What does 'V' represent in the seismic load calculation formula?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula you learned.
Is the response modification factor (R) used to increase the seismic demands on structures?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects the forces experienced by the structure.
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A building weighing 2500 kN experiences a spectral acceleration of 0.4g. If the response modification factor is 6, what is the base shear? Detailed calculations are required.
💡 Hint: Use the provided formula and methodically break down your calculations.
Consider a structure with a seismic weight of 1800 kN and a spectral acceleration of 0.35g. If the structure has a response modification factor of 3, compute the base shear. Provide step-by-step reasoning.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula while considering the significant variables.
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