Ethical Dilemmas in Earthquake Engineering
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Structural Engineers âž” improve design methodologies by proposing a set âž” To respect the spirit of the code while incorporating new knowledge of response spectra as a function of ground motion characteristics. âž” examine the influence of horizontal and vertical irregularities on the overall structural response of a building. âž” perform ______ analysis, in order to evaluate the collapse condition of structures.

time-history

What does the philosophy of engineering seismic design aim to achieve. âž” Uniform behavior of structures under all earthquake levels. The philosophy aims to achieve different behaviors for varying earthquake levels, as opposed to a ______ approach. âž” determine the structural response by considering âž” some aspects of seismic design. Wind loads cause pressure on exposed surface areas are mostly involved in the design of buildings and ______.

one-size-fits-all

LESSON 1: Introduction to Earthquake Engineering What is the recommended approach for a progressive designer facing an ethical ______.

dilemma

Structural Engineers âž” improve design methodologies by proposing a ______ âž” To respect the spirit of the code while incorporating new knowledge of response spectra as a function of ground motion characteristics. âž” examine the influence of horizontal and vertical irregularities on the overall structural response of a ______. âž” perform time-history analysis, in order to evaluate the collapse condition of structures.

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LESSON 1: Introduction to Earthquake Engineering What is the recommended approach for a ______ designer facing an ethical dilemma.

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What is the recommended approach for a progressive designer facing an ethical dilemma?

<p>To respect the spirit of the code while incorporating new knowledge of response spectra as a function of ground motion characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the philosophy of engineering seismic design aim to achieve?

<p>Different behaviors for varying earthquake levels, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do wind loads cause?

<p>Pressure on exposed surface areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis is performed to evaluate the collapse condition of structures?

<p>Time-history analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do structural engineers aim to improve?

<p>Design methodologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The philosophy of engineering seismic design aims to achieve uniform behavior of structures under all earthquake levels.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Wind loads cause pressure on exposed surface areas and are mostly involved in the design of buildings.

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True or false: The recommended approach for a progressive designer facing an ethical dilemma is to respect the spirit of the code while incorporating new knowledge of response spectra as a function of ground motion characteristics.

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True or false: Structural engineers aim to improve design methodologies by proposing a set of seismic design principles.

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True or false: Time-history analysis is performed to evaluate the collapse condition of structures.

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