Practice Use of Design Spectrum in Performance-Based Design - 33.16 | 33. Response and Design Spectra | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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33.16 - Use of Design Spectrum in Performance-Based Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the three levels of performance objectives in seismic design?

💡 Hint: Think about the goals for structure safety during earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

What does the demand-capacity ratio compare?

💡 Hint: Remember the two terms being compared.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are the performance objectives in seismic design?

  • Structural resilience
  • Operational
  • life safety
  • collapse prevention
  • Aesthetic design

💡 Hint: Focus on the different levels of safety expected during seismic events.

Question 2

True or False: A demand-capacity ratio greater than 1 indicates that a structure is likely to perform safely during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what a high DCR indicates about structural performance.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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