Practice Torsional Irregularities And Code Provisions (40.13)

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Question 1.
What is torsional irregularity?
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Think about how different parts of a building move during seismic forces.
Question 2.
What kind of irregularities can be classified as plan irregularities?
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Consider the layout of the structures.
3Question 3.
What is a torsional irregularity?
- A structural alignment issue
- A difference in lateral displacement
- A design flaw
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Think about how buildings respond in earthquakes.
4Question 4.
Vertical irregularities can lead to which of the following effects?
- True
- False
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Consider how a building's height and weight distribution impacts its stability.
Question 5.
Consider a multi-story building with a soft storey on the ground level. What structural modifications would you recommend to minimize torsional reactions during an earthquake?
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Think about strengthening the weakest points.
Question 6.
Analyze a building with re-entrant corners. Propose a torsional design remedy to overcome its irregularities.
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Evaluate ways to modify load paths.

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