QUESTIONS
1- Can you describe three basic approaches for structural steel design in detail?
2- How do you describe the compactness of a cross section? In which elements and/or under the effect of which loading conditions do we have to consider the compactness druring design? Explain it thoroughly.
3- What is the basic design philosophy of current seismic design codes? .
4- What is ductility? Please provide information concerning especially the types of ductility.
5- Can you compare the basic assumptions of the hazard level definition of current Turkish Seismic Design Code and ASCE 7-10? Provide brief relevant information please.
6- Why do we use seismic response modification factors (R)? Explain it thoroughly.
7- What were the basic characteristics of post-Northridge beam-to-column connections? Briefly summarize especially correlating with the damage observed during Nortridge Earthquake.
8- What are the major changes concerning the SMF design and detailing adopted in seismic design codes after the Northridge Earthquake? Briefly summarize.