12.7 The lateral force that is generated during building shaking can be calculated with the equation: Force = mass x acceleration, Based on this, which one of the following statement(s) is correct? • A building's total seismic design force is proportional to its weight. • Seismic forces are applied at the ground level; therefore, a building's upper floors have very small seismic force. • The largest seismic force is generated at the upper floors where they have the highest acceleration. • Seismic protective devises that dampen (reduce) building acceleration may be used to reduce the building seismic force.
12.7 The lateral force that is generated during building shaking can be calculated with the equation: Force = mass x acceleration, Based on this, which one of the following statement(s) is correct? • A building's total seismic design force is proportional to its weight. • Seismic forces are applied at the ground level; therefore, a building's upper floors have very small seismic force. • The largest seismic force is generated at the upper floors where they have the highest acceleration. • Seismic protective devises that dampen (reduce) building acceleration may be used to reduce the building seismic force.
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