Structural Systems

Question 1

A structural system without a
complete vertical load- carrying space frame. This type of system provide support for all or most gravity loads. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames.

Answer 1

Bearing Wall System

Question 2

A structural system with an essentially complete space frame providing support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames.

Answer 2

Building Frame System

Question 3

A structural system with an essentially complete space frame providing support for gravity
loads. Wherein the lateral load is primarily resisted by flexural actions of members at the
joints.

Answer 3

Moment-Resisting Frame System

Question 4

What are the different Types of Moment-Resisting Frame System?

Answer 4

• Ordinary Moment-Resisting Frame System
• Intermediate Moment-Resisting Frame System
• Special Moment-Resisting Frame System

Question 5

A frame not meeting special detailing requirements for ductile behavior. These provide the
least resistance to lateral motion and so are only recommended for zero/low seismic
regions.

Answer 5

Ordinary Moment-Resisting Frame System (OMRFS)

Question 6

It is designed to release limited inelastic deformations
in the moment frames that occur due to lateral forces. These frames are designed to provide
moderate to high levels of lateral resistance and are used in areas with moderate to high
seismicity

Answer 6

Intermediate Moment-Resisting Frame System (IMRFS)

Question 7

Moment resisting frame specially detailed to provide ductile behavior.

Answer 7

Special Moment-Resisting Frame System (SMRFS)

Question 8

What are the advantages of using Moment-Resisting Frame System?

Answer 8

1. High Levels of Stiffness
2. Excellent Ductility
3. Resistance to Large Lateral Load

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of using Moment-Resisting Frame System?

Answer 9

1. Not suitable for All Building Style
2. Cost
3. Complexity

Question 10

Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames and moment-resisting frames (SMRF, IMRF, MMRWF or Steel OMRF). The moment resisting frames shall be designed to independently resist at least 25% of the design base shear.

Answer 10

Dual System

Question 11

A structural system built to resist seismic and wind stresses.

Answer 11

Braced Frame

Question 12

It is a structural component used in buildings with reinforced concrete
frames to withstand lateral pressures like wind.

Answer 12

Shear Wall

Question 13

What are the advantages of using Dual System?

Answer 13

1. Enhanced Performance
2. Efficient Load Distribution
3. Seismic Resilience

Question 14

What are the disadvantages of using Dual System?

Answer 14

1. Complexity
2. Space Constraints

Question 15

Similar to the dual system but includes intermediate moment-resisting frames between the
primary lateral load-resisting systems (typically shear walls or braced frames).

Answer 15

Dual System with Intermediate Resisting Frame

Question 16

What are the advantages of using Dual System with Intermediate Resisting Frame?

Answer 16

1. Improved Seismic Performance
2. Flexibility and Stiffness
3. Architectural Flexibility

Question 17

What are the disadvantages of using Dual System with Intermediate Resisting Frame?

Answer 17

1. Increased Complexity
2. Cost

Question 18

A structural System relying on cantilevered column elements for lateral resistance.

Answer 18

Cantilevered Column Framing System

Question 19

A rigid structural element that is supported on another element only at one end, thus leaving much of its surface with no apparent point of support.

Answer 19

Cantilever

Question 20

Structural elements that transmit loads from a structure’s slab (the roof or upper floors) to its foundation and the ground beneath it.

Answer 20

Column

Question 21

A combination of moment-resisting frames and shear walls. The shear wall or braced frame resist earthquake forces based on their relative rigidities

Answer 21

Shear Wall Interaction System