Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
With a decrease in lateral stiffness of a regular typical building, the design horizontal seismic coefficient will
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
increase
B
decrease
C
depends on the height
D
depends on base dimensions
Correct Answer
A. increase
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