
Episode 34 - High Seismic
The Structural Engineering Podcast
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Irregularities in Structures and their Impact on Stability
This chapter covers different irregularities in building structures that can compromise their stability, such as soft stories, re-entrant corner irregularities, and floor plan shifts. It discusses the issue of discontinuity in shear walls and vertical frames, as well as the challenges of designing in seismic regions. The importance of understanding these irregularities and addressing seismic design requirements is emphasized.
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