28.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does C stand for in the safety factor equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what a structure can support.
Describe one limitation of using traditional safety factors.
💡 Hint: Consider how loads might differ in real scenarios.
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What is the main limitation of traditional safety factors?
💡 Hint: Think about how different loads are treated in structural evaluations.
True or False: The reliability index measures the health of a structure.
💡 Hint: Look back at the purpose of the reliability index.
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A skyscraper has a capacity of 500 tons and a demand of 300 tons. If uncertainties in both parameters increase, how should an engineer approach the use of safety factors versus probabilistic analysis?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the advantages of one method over the other.
Analyze a scenario where a structure fails to meet the requirements of the safety factor due to unforeseen load increases. How could using a reliability index alter the decision-making process?
💡 Hint: Think about proactive approaches versus reactive measures.
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