33 - BUILDING STRUCTURES
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Practice Questions
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What are the three types of beam-column connections?
💡 Hint: Think of their ability to transmit moments.
What role do wall subsystems play?
💡 Hint: Consider both structural and protective functions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which connection type transfers moments?
💡 Hint: Think about the ability to handle forces.
True or False: All connections in a rigid frame are flexible.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the connection types.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a beam-column connection for a high-rise building in a seismic zone. What type of connection would be optimal and why?
💡 Hint: Focus on seismic resilience and load distribution.
Calculate the shear force on a rigid frame subjected to lateral wind loads. Given specific dimensions and material properties, what are the implications on design?
💡 Hint: Review the principles of shear distribution in frame structures.
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