2.7.2 - Base Isolators
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Practice Questions
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What do base isolators do?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of shaking on a building.
Where are base isolators installed?
💡 Hint: Consider where a building connects to the ground.
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What is the primary purpose of base isolators?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during an earthquake.
True or False: Base isolators allow buildings to move as a whole during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of isolation.
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Design a hypothetical building located in an earthquake-prone region and describe how you would implement base isolation in its foundation.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of movements and forces your building will encounter.
Critically assess the pros and cons of using base isolators versus traditional seismic design methods.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term implications.
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