32.15. Recent Developments and Advanced Topics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)?

   Hint

   Think about safety and functionality after an earthquake.

2. 2.

   What does seismic resilience refer to?

   Hint

   Consider how buildings can bounce back after a disaster.

3. 3.

   What does Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) focus on?

   • A strict adherence to building codes
   • Performance objectives during seismic events
   • Reducing construction costs

   Hint

   Focus on the goals of design during seismic activity.

4. 4.

   True or False: Seismic resilience prioritizes immediate cost savings over long-term functionality.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about recovery after a disaster.

5. 5.

   Assess the implications of not implementing performance-based seismic design in critical infrastructure such as hospitals.

   Hint

   Consider the role of hospitals during crises and the consequences of structural failure.

6. 6.

   Design a strategy for a tall building located in a seismic zone, incorporating both seismic isolation and energy dissipation systems.

   Hint

   Think about how each system contributes to overall building safety.