36.12.2 - Use
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Practice Questions
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What does UHS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to seismic design.
Why is Exceedance Probability important?
💡 Hint: What does it help in assessing?
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What does UHS represent in career of earthquake engineers?
💡 Hint: What distinguishes it from general guidelines?
True or False: The UHS can only be applied to tall buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider who uses UHS and in what contexts.
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Analyze the potential impacts on structural design if a city decided to solely rely on historical earthquake data without producing a UHS. What design issues could arise?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between safety and expense.
How would you incorporate UHS into the planning of a new high-rise building in a high seismic zone? Outline the major steps.
💡 Hint: Consider design considerations across multiple levels: from foundational to structural materials.
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