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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is pounding in the context of seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when buildings shake next to each other.
Question 2
Easy
Name one design feature used to prevent structural pounding.
💡 Hint: Consider spaces between structures.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of separation joints?
- To allow buildings to move independently
- To connect buildings permanently
- To enhance aesthetic value
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings should interact during an earthquake.
Question 2
True or False: Pounding only occurs in structures of the same height.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how varying heights affect motion.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation