2.2 - Concept of Damping
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What is damping?
💡 Hint: Think about how movements stop after a disturbance.
Name one source of damping in structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of materials like concrete or steel.
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What does damping prevent in structural dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a structure is disturbed.
True or False: Hysteretic damping is linear.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of hysteretic behavior.
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A building has a damping ratio of 0.5. Explain its damping characteristics and how it would respond to an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about the classification of damping ratios and their effects.
Discuss how the choice of damping model would affect the design of a tall structure in a seismic area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how these models differ in application.
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