Practice Performance-based Seismic Design (pbsd) (32.15.1) - Response of Structures to Earthquake

Practice: Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD)

Lesson 32.15.1Response of Structures to Earthquake

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Question 1.
What does PBSD stand for?
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Think about the focus on performance in design.
Question 2.
Name one objective that PBSD aims to achieve.
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Consider what you would want after an earthquake if you owned a business.
3Question 3.
What does PBSD primarily focus on?
- A) Cost savings
- B) Performance objectives
- C) Aesthetic design
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PBSD is about setting goals for what the structure should achieve after a seismic event.
4Question 4.
True or False: Nonlinear analyses are only used for low-rise buildings.
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of nonlinear methods.
Question 5.
Your city is prone to seismic events. Design a small office building using PBSD principles. Outline the performance objectives you would propose and justify each based on the building's intended use.
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Consider what performance means for businesses versus residential buildings.
Question 6.
Evaluate a project designed under traditional seismic design norms that later shifts to PBSD. What specific assessments regarding risks and analytical methods would need to change, and why?
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Think about the increased complexity and insight PBSD provides.

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