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#1. What does BRB stand for?

Buckling-Resistant Brace

Buckling-Restrained Brace

Brace-Resistant Buckle

Brace-Restrained Buckle

#2. What is the primary purpose of a BRB?

To enhance architectural design

To inhibit buckling under compression

To increase building height

To reduce construction costs

#3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of BRBs in seismic events?

They buckle easily under tension

They yield both in tension and compression without buckling

They are used only for aesthetic purposes

They increase seismic loads

#4. Where was the concept of BRBs first developed?

United States

Japan

China

Germany

#5. When was the first BRB installed in the United States?

1980

1990

1999

2002

#6. What are the three major components of a BRB?

Steel core, Concrete shell, Outer casing

Steel core, Bond-preventing layer, Casing

Bond-preventing layer, Concrete shell, Outer casing

Steel core, Concrete filling, Outer casing

#7. What is the function of the steel core in a BRB?

To resist lateral forces

To provide aesthetic value

To resist the full axial force developed in the bracing

To prevent corrosion

#8. What does the bond-preventing layer do in a BRB?

It enhances the aesthetic appearance

It decouples the casing from the core

It provides additional strength

It reduces the overall cost

#9. What material is typically used for the casing in a BRB?

Wood

Concrete-filled steel tubes

Plastic

Aluminum

#10. How does a BRB connection typically affect its performance during a seismic event?

It has no effect

It greatly enhances performance by dissipating lateral forces

It weakens the structure

It increases the cost significantly

#11. Which type of connection is NOT typically used for BRBs?

Welded connection

Bolted connection

Pinned connection

Glued connection

#12. What are the advantages of using BRBs over traditional bracing systems?

Lower cost efficiency and slower erection time

Improved energy dissipative behavior and cost efficiency

Decreased energy dissipation and higher seismic loads

Increased member sizes and complex connections

#13. What is a potential disadvantage of BRBs?

They do not require replacement after a major earthquake

They have low ductility

They rely on the ductility of the steel core, which can increase expected forces

They are aesthetically unappealing

#14. What happens to the steel core of a BRB during a major seismic event?

It remains unaffected

It must be replaced after the event

It improves in performance

It prevents all structural damage

#15. What design detail is essential for BRB connections to ensure optimal performance?

Aesthetic considerations

Proper connection details specified by the design firm

Reducing costs at all stages

Ensuring minimal seismic loads

#16. Why are BRBs considered superior to Special Concentrically Braced Frames (SCBFs)

They have higher aesthetic value

They have improved energy dissipative behavior and lower seismic loads

They are more complex to install

They are less efficient in terms of cost

#17. How does the increased fundamental period of buildings with BRBs affect seismic loads?

It increases seismic loads

It has no effect on seismic loads

It typically lowers seismic loads

It complicates the design process

#18. Which type of BRB connection allows for free rotation?

Welded connection

Bolted connection

Pinned connection

Glued connection

#19. What is a significant cost advantage of using BRBs in construction?

Increased foundation demands

Reduction in member sizes and simpler connections

Higher cost per square foot

Longer erection time

#20. What type of material work-hardens in BRBs, increasing stiffness?

Concrete

Steel core

Aluminum casing

Bond-preventing layer

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