32.5 - Base Shear and Design Forces
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Practice Questions
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Define base shear in your own words.
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens during an earthquake.
What is the equation for base shear using the seismic coefficient method?
💡 Hint: Remember to note what each variable represents!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does base shear refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on the structure during an earthquake.
The seismic coefficient method is used to determine which of the following?
💡 Hint: Recall the equation we discussed in class.
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Challenge Problems
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A building with a total weight of 2000 kN has a seismic response coefficient of 0.2. Calculate the base shear and discuss how this influences the design.
💡 Hint: Revisit how the weight and seismic coefficient interact to compute the force.
Discuss the implications of designing a skyscraper with a very high importance factor in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of buildings used during emergencies and how that might change design decisions.
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