32.9.5. Performance-Based Design Approach

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the Operational level refer to in design?

   Hint

   Think about critical buildings like hospitals.

2. 2.

   List one of the four performance levels.

   Hint

   Remember the acronym OILC.

3. 3.

   What does the Operational level in Performance-Based Design mean?

   • Building is unusable after an earthquake
   • Building is fully functional after an earthquake
   • Building collapses during an earthquake

   Hint

   Think about critical services that must be operational.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Collapse Prevention level allows for total structural failure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens in a severe earthquake.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.