Practice Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces - 32.5.3 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.5.3 - Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces

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Question 1

Easy

What is seismic force distribution?

💡 Hint: Think about how weight is spread across different parts of a building.

Question 2

Easy

Name one shape of seismic force distribution.

💡 Hint: Consider how forces might change with height.

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Question 1

What type of seismic force distribution assumes that forces decrease from the base to the top?

  • Inverted Triangular
  • Parabolic
  • Uniform

💡 Hint: Think about where the most weight is concentrated.

Question 2

True or False: The parabolic distribution is more accurate than the inverted triangular distribution for taller structures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how weight distribution affects stability.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a tall building (10 stories) with a given mass distribution. Compare the forces experienced at the base using both inverted triangular and parabolic models.

💡 Hint: Use the total mass distribution of the building in your calculations.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where a building's mass is higher on upper floors. Discuss how this might affect the choice of seismic force distribution and why.

💡 Hint: Think about how weight affects sway and stability during seismic events.

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