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Vertical irregularities

Which of the following building configuration conditions produces vertical irregularities (categorized in IBC 1616.5.21) with the potential seismic performance resulting in localized structural damage: Choose 2

A. V1 Stiffness Irregularity: Soft Story
B. V2 Weight / Mass Irregularity
C. V3 Vertical Geometric Irregularity
D. V4 In-Plane Irregularity in Vertical Lateral Force System
E. V5 Capacity Discontinuity: Weak Story

AnswerC. V3 Vertical Geometric Irregularity and D. V4 In-Plane Irregularity in Vertical Lateral Force System
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

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