Earthquake Engineering Terms and Concepts Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the BASE of a structure?

  • The level at which the structure is supported
  • The level at which the structure is built
  • The level at which earthquake motions are imparted to the structure (correct)
  • The level at which the structure is designed to resist lateral forces

    • What does the term BASE SHEAR refer to?

  • The total vertical load-carrying capacity of a wall
  • The total design lateral force or shear at the top of a structure
  • The total vertical load-carrying capacity of a structure
  • The total design lateral force or shear at the base of a structure (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a BEARING WALL SYSTEM?

  • It is a structural system that resists lateral forces
  • It is a structural system without a complete vertical load-carrying space frame (correct)
  • It is a structural system with a complete vertical load-carrying space frame
  • It is a structural system that supports gravity loads

    • What is a BOUNDARY ELEMENT?

    <p>An element at edges of openings or at perimeters of shear walls or diaphragms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a BRACED FRAME?

    <p>An essentially vertical truss system that resists lateral forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a BUILDING FRAME SYSTEM?

    <p>An essentially complete space frame that provides support for gravity loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a CANTILEVERED COLUMN ELEMENT?

    <p>To provide minimal moment capacity at the top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a BASE SHEAR, V?

    <p>To resist lateral forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a BASE?

    <p>The level at which the earthquake motions are considered to be imparted to the structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a BEARING WALL SYSTEM?

    <p>A structural system without a complete vertical load-carrying space frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

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