Practice Importance (34.14.1) - Design Earthquake - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What are non-structural elements?
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Think about what parts of a building don't hold it up but serve important functions.
Question 2.
Why is anchorage important?
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Consider what happens to loose items in an earthquake.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a non-structural element?
- Walls
- Pipes
- Columns
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Consider what parts of a building do not hold it up.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-structural elements don't need to be designed for earthquakes.
- True
- False
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Think about safety during an earthquake.
Question 5.
Design a small office space considering non-structural elements. List 4 non-structural components and explain how you would ensure their safety during an earthquake.
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Consider how elements interact during shaking.
Question 6.
Evaluate a situation where non-structural elements failed during an earthquake. Discuss possible design improvements.
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Think about what could be done differently in the design phase.

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