2.7 - Advanced Damping Devices in Seismic Design
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Practice Questions
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What is a Tuned Mass Damper?
💡 Hint: Think about how a weight can balance out forces.
What does a Base Isolator do?
💡 Hint: Consider how a cushion absorbs shock.
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What is the main purpose of Tuned Mass Dampers?
💡 Hint: Think about how they work during windy or seismic conditions.
Base isolators help to prevent seismic forces from reaching the building. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider their role during an earthquake.
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Design a tall building with TMDs and Base Isolators and explain how these devices work together to protect it from seismic hazards.
💡 Hint: Consider how each device responds differently to seismic forces.
Critique the effectiveness of using solely viscous dampers in a seismic design without TMDs or Base Isolators. What challenges could arise?
💡 Hint: Think about how different forces affect building movements.
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