32.15.1. Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does PBSD stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the focus on performance in design.

2. 2.

   Name one objective that PBSD aims to achieve.

   Hint

   Consider what you would want after an earthquake if you owned a business.

3. 3.

   What does PBSD primarily focus on?

   • A) Cost savings
   • B) Performance objectives
   • C) Aesthetic design

   Hint

   PBSD is about setting goals for what the structure should achieve after a seismic event.

4. 4.

   True or False: Nonlinear analyses are only used for low-rise buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the versatility of nonlinear methods.

5. 5.

   Your city is prone to seismic events. Design a small office building using PBSD principles. Outline the performance objectives you would propose and justify each based on the building's intended use.

   Hint

   Consider what performance means for businesses versus residential buildings.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a project designed under traditional seismic design norms that later shifts to PBSD. What specific assessments regarding risks and analytical methods would need to change, and why?

   Hint

   Think about the increased complexity and insight PBSD provides.