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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a Tuned Mass Damper?
💡 Hint: Think about how a weight can balance out forces.
Question 2
Easy
What does a Base Isolator do?
💡 Hint: Consider how a cushion absorbs shock.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main purpose of Tuned Mass Dampers?
- To enhance the appearance of buildings
- To reduce vibrations caused by external forces
- To increase structural mass
💡 Hint: Think about how they work during windy or seismic conditions.
Question 2
Base isolators help to prevent seismic forces from reaching the building. True or False?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider their role during an earthquake.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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