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Define Seismic Loads.
Applying an earthquake's agitation to a structure.
What is Spectral Acceleration?
Maximum acceleration experienced by a structure at a particular time period during an earthquake.
Explain Structural Assessment.
Examining the sufficiency, strength, and integrity of structures and their components.
What are the types of natural disasters mentioned in the text?
Floods, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
Why are natural disasters considered unavoidable?
Because they occur unexpectedly, in unforeseen locations, and with tremendous force.
How do natural disasters affect individuals and habitats?
They cause harm to individuals and their habitats.
What factors determine the nature and extent of earthquake impacts?
Geographical location, urban or rural context, population density, level of development, and infrastructure resilience
How often do earthquakes occur globally on average?
55 earthquakes daily
In 2021, how many earthquakes with a magnitude of five or higher were recorded worldwide?
2,206 earthquakes
What was the magnitude of the record-breaking earthquake that occurred in Chile on May 22, 1960?
9.5 on the moment magnitude scale
How long did the earthquake in Chile on May 22, 1960, last?
Approximately 10 minutes
What additional disaster was triggered by the earthquake in Chile on May 22, 1960?
Catastrophic tsunami
What is the purpose of pushover analysis in seismic engineering?
To generate capacity curves and assess the structure's seismic capacity.
How does pushover analysis assist in seismic retrofitting?
By identifying structural deficiencies and vulnerabilities to guide retrofitting measures.
What role does pushover analysis play in design optimization efforts?
It helps in optimizing new designs by informing decisions on material selection, member sizing, and detailing configurations.
What do capacity curves in pushover analysis illustrate?
The relationship between applied lateral forces and structural displacement.
Why is nonlinear time history analysis important in seismic building design?
To consider significant deformations beyond the elastic range during strong earthquakes.
How do engineers benefit from nonlinear time history analysis?
By capturing phenomena like yielding, plastic deformation, and structural damping for true seismic performance understanding.
What is the significance of earthquakes in relation to public buildings and infrastructures?
Earthquakes have the capacity to initiate cracks or complete destruction of public buildings and infrastructures.
What does the Nonlinear Hysteresis Model focus on in terms of the relation between base shear and displacement?
The Nonlinear Hysteresis Model focuses on the relation between base shear and displacement at X direction under differing gravitational scale factors.
What does Table 4.5 provide information about?
Table 4.5 provides information about the obtained minimum displacements of the COT Building under increasing base shear forces at X direction under differing gravitational scale factors from 0.1g - 0.4g.
What do Fragility Curves of College of Technology (COT) Building represent?
Fragility Curves of College of Technology (COT) Building represent the vulnerability of the building to seismic events.
In Chapter 4, what does the Drift Vs Acceleration section focus on?
The Drift Vs Acceleration section in Chapter 4 focuses on the relationship between drift and acceleration.
What software was used for conducting the nonlinear time history analysis in the study?
ETABS software
What was emphasized as a result of the building's displacement and story drift exceeding allowable limits?
The need for proper consideration of seismic effects in design and retrofitting.
Which seismic design codes were evaluated in the study by Hosseini et al. (2019)?
IBC 2009 and ACI 318-2014
What is the abbreviation for International Building Code 2009 edition?
IBC
What type of lateral load bearing systems were considered in the study by Hosseini et al. (2019)?
Special moment frame
What was the main concern raised by recent seismic events according to the study?
Inadequate performance and collapse of buildings designed in compliance with seismic design codes.
Explore the various factors that influence the impacts of earthquakes such as geographical location, urban or rural context, population density, level of development, and infrastructure resilience. Understand the global occurrence of earthquakes and their potential impacts on human lives, property, and national economies.
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