32.5.2 - Seismic Coefficient Method (IS 1893)
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What is base shear?
💡 Hint: Think about forces acting on structures during earthquakes.
What does IS 1893 provide for engineers?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of codes in construction.
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What is the formula for calculating base shear?
💡 Hint: Remember the components used in the base shear calculation.
True or False: The Seismic Coefficient Method can be applied only to multi-story buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of structures covered by seismic codes.
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A 12-story building with a total weight of 1200 kN is located in a region with a seismic coefficient of 0.25. Calculate the base shear and discuss how this impacts the design.
💡 Hint: Use the base shear formula.
How will an increase in the height of a building from 5 stories to 10 stories affect the seismic coefficient if the total mass remains the same?
💡 Hint: Consider how height impacts force distribution in structures.
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