32.9.5 - Performance-Based Design Approach
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Practice Questions
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What does the Operational level refer to in design?
💡 Hint: Think about critical buildings like hospitals.
List one of the four performance levels.
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym OILC.
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What does the Operational level in Performance-Based Design mean?
💡 Hint: Think about critical services that must be operational.
True or False: The Collapse Prevention level allows for total structural failure.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a severe earthquake.
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Imagine you're tasked with designing a new hospital in an earthquake-prone area. What performance levels would you prioritize and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the functions hospitals serve during emergencies.
Given a residential building experiencing minor damage in an earthquake, evaluate whether it meets the Immediate Occupancy performance level based on your understanding.
💡 Hint: Assess how quickly occupants can return inside.
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