32.15 - Recent Developments and Advanced Topics
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Practice Questions
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What is Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)?
💡 Hint: Think about safety and functionality after an earthquake.
What does seismic resilience refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how buildings can bounce back after a disaster.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) focus on?
💡 Hint: Focus on the goals of design during seismic activity.
True or False: Seismic resilience prioritizes immediate cost savings over long-term functionality.
💡 Hint: Think about recovery after a disaster.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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