32.9.3 - Pounding Between Adjacent Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is pounding in the context of seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when buildings shake next to each other.
Name one design feature used to prevent structural pounding.
💡 Hint: Consider spaces between structures.
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What is the primary purpose of separation joints?
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings should interact during an earthquake.
True or False: Pounding only occurs in structures of the same height.
💡 Hint: Think about how varying heights affect motion.
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Design a residential property with two adjacent structures and describe how you would address potential pounding issues in your plan.
💡 Hint: Think about the dimensions that account for anticipated movements.
Evaluate a hypothetical situation where two buildings have inadequate separation joints; predict the potential outcomes during a large seismic event.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of a lack of design foresight.
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