Building Code Earthquakes Quiz

What are seismic design principles?

• Methods used to predict earthquakes.

• Strategies for minimizing earthquake damage.

• Guidelines and techniques used in the design of structures to ensure their safety and resilience against earthquakes.

• Techniques for measuring earthquake intensity.

Name one example of an earthquake-resistant structure.

• Reinforced concrete building with flexible joints and shock absorbers

• Brick building with no reinforcement or shock absorbers.

• Wooden building with no flexible joints or shock absorbers.

• Steel-framed building with rigid joints and no shock absorbers.

What are some building code requirements for earthquake-resistant structures?

• Using reinforced concrete or steel frames, incorporating shear walls or bracing systems, ensuring proper foundation design and construction, implementing flexible or ductile structural elements, and following specific design criteria and guidelines provided by local building codes.

• Ignoring specific design criteria and guidelines provided by local building codes

• Not incorporating shear walls or bracing systems

• Using timber frames instead of reinforced concrete or steel frames

What factors should be considered in foundation design for earthquakes?

• Soil type, seismic activity, building height and weight, local building codes and regulations

• Building occupancy, fire safety measures, electrical system

• Building location, architectural design, construction timeline

• Building materials, wind speed, construction cost

What is the purpose of structural analysis for earthquakes?

• To study the geological causes of earthquakes.

• To design earthquake-resistant buildings and structures.

• To assess the behavior and response of buildings and structures to seismic forces.

• To predict the exact timing and location of earthquakes.

How do seismic design principles help in creating earthquake-resistant structures?

• Seismic design principles help in creating earthquake-resistant structures by using flexible materials.

• Seismic design principles help in creating earthquake-resistant structures by considering the forces and movements generated by earthquakes.

• Seismic design principles help in creating earthquake-resistant structures by increasing the weight of the structure.

• Seismic design principles help in creating earthquake-resistant structures by ignoring the forces and movements generated by earthquakes.

What are the key components of a building code for earthquakes?

• Building permits, electrical wiring, plumbing systems, fire safety measures

• Architectural design, landscaping, interior decoration, energy efficiency

• Structural design criteria, seismic hazard assessment, building materials and construction techniques, inspection and enforcement procedures

• Environmental impact assessment, waste management, noise pollution control, air quality monitoring

What are the different types of foundation systems used for earthquake-resistant structures?

• pile foundations, cantilever foundations, and mat foundations.

• shallow foundations, deep foundations, and base isolation systems

• spread footings, caissons, and floating foundations.

• gravity foundations, friction piles, and uplift piles.

What are the main steps involved in structural analysis for earthquakes?

• Modeling structure only

• Determining seismic hazard, modeling structure, performing dynamic analysis, evaluating structural response, and designing/retrofitting structure

• Determining seismic hazard only

• Performing static analysis

How does the soil type affect foundation design for earthquakes?

• The soil type affects foundation design by influencing the color of the building.

• The soil type affects foundation design by influencing wind resistance.

• The soil type affects foundation design by influencing ground shaking and the potential for soil liquefaction.

• The soil type has no impact on foundation design for earthquakes.