33.16 - Use of Design Spectrum in Performance-Based Design
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Practice Questions
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What are the three levels of performance objectives in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals for structure safety during earthquakes.
What does the demand-capacity ratio compare?
💡 Hint: Remember the two terms being compared.
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What are the performance objectives in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Focus on the different levels of safety expected during seismic events.
True or False: A demand-capacity ratio greater than 1 indicates that a structure is likely to perform safely during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Remember what a high DCR indicates about structural performance.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a new mixed-use building in a seismic zone. Given that your goal is life safety, outline the key design strategies you would implement to meet this objective.
💡 Hint: Consider the main objectives of life safety in your design choices.
Evaluate a scenario where a structure shows a demand-capacity ratio of 0.8. Discuss what this indicates and how you would advise modifications.
💡 Hint: Think about what a low DCR means regarding structural integrity.
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