Practice Base Shear And Design Forces (32.5) - Response of Structures to Earthquake

Practice: Base Shear and Design Forces

Lesson 32.5Response of Structures to Earthquake

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Question 1.
Define base shear in your own words.
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Focus on what happens during an earthquake.
Question 2.
What is the equation for base shear using the seismic coefficient method?
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Remember to note what each variable represents!
3Question 3.
What does base shear refer to?
- Total vertical load
- Total horizontal force at the base
- Total weight of the building
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Think about the forces acting on the structure during an earthquake.
4Question 4.
The seismic coefficient method is used to determine which of the following?
- True
- False
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Recall the equation we discussed in class.
Question 5.
A building with a total weight of 2000 kN has a seismic response coefficient of 0.2. Calculate the base shear and discuss how this influences the design.
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Revisit how the weight and seismic coefficient interact to compute the force.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of designing a skyscraper with a very high importance factor in a seismic zone.
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Consider the significance of buildings used during emergencies and how that might change design decisions.

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